Description
Hunan Chicken is a vibrant and spicy dish that brings the heat and flavor to your dinner table. Tender chicken mingles with colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a tantalizing Hunan chili sauce. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience that transforms any occasion into a festive gathering. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, Hunan Chicken is sure to impress with its bold flavors and delightful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Hunan chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, green)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, Hunan chili sauce, garlic, and ginger. Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they soften but retain crunch.
- Stir in any remaining marinade along with cornstarch water mixture to thicken the sauce, cooking for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg