Hunan Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Hunan Chicken
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Hunan chicken is a Chinese-inspired dish made with crisp, colorful vegetables and tender chicken stir-fried in a tangy, spicy sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bite sized pieces (See Note 1)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 6 red chilies dried or fresh
- 3 cloves garlic minced (1 tbsp minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot peeled, thinly sliced on diagonal
- 1 green bell pepper cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into bite sized pieces
- 15 oz baby corn drained
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts optional
Hunan Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp doubanjiang optional (See Note 2)
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek
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Instructions
Hunan Sauce
- In a bowl dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth. Combine remaining sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Set aside.
Stir Fry
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or wok over high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch then stir fry until the chicken starts to turn golden brown on the outside. Remove chicken from the pan, set aside
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil, then add the chiles, garlic and ginger. Stir fry quickly for about 5 seconds, then add broccoli and carrots. Stir fry 3 minutes, then add the bell peppers. Stir fry 2 minutes, then add baby corn, peanuts (if desired) and the Hunan sauce.
- Toss to coat and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve over steamed rice.
Notes
- In many traditional Chinese chicken recipes the meat is sliced thinly against the grain. Feel free to slice your chicken that way if desired. To make it easier to slice, freeze the chicken breasts for 20 minutes or so.
- Doubanjiang is a savory, spicy and salty bean paste. I highly recommend using for this recipe for its wonderful umami flavor. Read more about Doubanjiang.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1442mg
(60%)
Potassium
1342mg
(38%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
5297IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
211mg
(234%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1442mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1342mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 5297IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 211mg | 234% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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