Description
Hunan Chicken is a vibrant and spicy stir-fry that tantalizes your taste buds with bold flavors. Featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices, this dish promises an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, Hunan Chicken is versatile enough to pair beautifully with rice or noodles. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will have you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup red bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the red bell peppers. Slice green onions, grate ginger, and mince garlic.
- 2. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken with soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- 3. Sauté the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in one layer and cook until browned and cooked through.
- 4. Add vegetables: Toss in red bell peppers and sliced green onions once the chicken is golden brown. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- 5. Create the sauce: Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet along with sesame oil. Allow it to bubble and thicken while stirring constantly.
- 6. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg