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Hunan Chicken
Hunan chicken is a tasty take-out favorite that can be made right at home! Tender chicken and veggies are tossed in the signature hunan sauce. It's savory with a hint of sweet and spicy! This easy one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Hunan sauce
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Add the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, to a bag or bowl with the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Shake or mix the chicken to coat it in the cornstarch and seasonings.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently to sear the chicken all over, it will finish cooking with the vegetables. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Returning to the same pan, add the 1 large red bell pepper, and 1 cup broccoli florets Add a little more oil if needed. Cook the vegetables for 3-5 minutes, until tender.
- Whisk together the 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons chili paste, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 teaspoons honey, ½ cup vegetable broth, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and cook, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the pan from heat. Optional garnish ideas include sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve the dish over rice, noodles, or on its own!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1092mg
(46%)
Potassium
590mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1178IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1092mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 590mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1178IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.