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Hunan Chicken Recipe

Hunan chicken is a healthy Chinese chicken recipe with broccoli, carrots, peppers and mushrooms n a spicy Hunan sauce. This is an authentic and easy Hunan Chicken recipe that is better than takeout.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 499 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (230g) chicken breast cut into about 1/4 inch (5mm) slices
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets sliced carrot, sliced mushroom and red bell pepper
  • 2 oz (60g) dry black fungus optional, soaked in water and drained
  • 5 tablespoons Hunan Sauce
  • salt and sugar to taste
Marinade:
  • 1 egg white beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Hunan Sauce (yields 2/3 cup):
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons bottled Chili Bean Sauce or Spicy Douban Jiang or Spicy Fermented Soybean Sauce, for example: Lee Kum Kee brand
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 dashes white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients in the Marinade and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix all the Hunan Sauce ingredients and set aside.
  3. Add the oil to a heated wok, then gently drop in the marinated chicken slices. Stir-fry the chicken until the surface turns opaque. Dish out and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining oil into the wok and stir-fry the minced garlic until fragrant. Toss in the mixed vegetables and black fungus, then continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Toss in the chicken and add 5 tablespoons of Hunan Sauce. Stir to combine well, cooking until the chicken is completely cooked. Add extra Hunan Sauce, if desired, and season with salt and sugar to taste. Dish out and serve with steamed rice.

Notes

  • The Hunan Sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 499kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 2959mg (123%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 499kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 2959mg 123%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.