Hunan Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Hunan Chicken Recipe
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This Hunan chicken recipe is an iconic Chinese stir fry of lightly pan fried chicken and stir fried vegetables in a spicy Hunan sauce. It's so easy to make, on the table in 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
FOR THE HUNAN CHICKEN SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons doubanjiang or use a chili paste, like sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar or use honey
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or more to taste - I use extra
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sichuan peppercorns optional - not traditional, but I love the extra kick
- 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water to form a slurry
FOR THE HUNAN CHICKEN
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into strips or cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 1-2 Jalapeno peppers sliced (optional, or use other hot peppers)
- 1 zucchini sliced into rings
- 1 medium carrot sliced into sticks
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- For Serving: Chopped green onion, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, cooked rice or noodles.
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Instructions
MAKE THE HUNAN CHICKEN SAUCE
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
MAKE THE HUNAN CHICKEN
- Add the corn starch to a large bowl with salt and pepper to taste and add the chicken. Toss the chicken to evenly coat each piece.
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a large wok or pan to medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook, stirring, until golden brown. Do this in batches if needed. Should take 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok and add the peppers, zucchini, and carrot. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and ginger. Stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and stir in the sauce. Stir to coat the ingredients and thicken the sauce, 1-2 minutes more.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Hunan chicken is often served with cooked rice. Try it with noodles. Nutritional information is estimated without rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1354mg
(56%)
Potassium
751mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3725IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1354mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 751mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3725IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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