Hunan Chicken
Hunan chicken is a Chinese-inspired dish made with crisp, colorful vegetables and tender chicken stir-fried in a tangy, spicy sauce.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch bite sized pieces (See Note 1))
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 6 red chilies (dried or fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced (1 tbsp minced))
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot (peeled, thinly sliced on diagonal)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 15 oz baby corn (drained)
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Doubanjiang (optional (See Note 2))
- 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth. Combine remaining sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or wok over high heat.
- 3
In a bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch then stir fry until the chicken starts to turn golden brown on the outside. Remove chicken from the pan, set aside
- 4
Add remaining tablespoon of oil, then add the chiles, garlic and ginger. Stir fry quickly for about 5 seconds, then add broccoli and carrots. Stir fry 3 minutes, then add the bell peppers. Stir fry 2 minutes, then add baby corn, peanuts (if desired) and the Hunan sauce.
- 5
Toss to coat and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve over steamed rice.