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Hunan Chicken
This Hunan chicken is thinly sliced chicken breast with mixed vegetables in a savory and spicy sauce. A remake of the restaurant favorite that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided use
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded and diced
- 1 cup canned baby corn drained and halved
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chili paste such as sambal oelek
Instructions
- Place the chicken and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Add the broccoli, celery and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the baby corn. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the chicken back to the pan with the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili paste and 2 teaspoons cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Serve immediately over rice if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
639mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1165IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
62.9mg
(70%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 62.9mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.