Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Hunan with this spicy chicken dish, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups bell peppers (mix of colors recommended)
- 1 medium onion (yellow or red)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (fresh, minced or ground)
- 2 tablespoons chili paste (gluten-free varieties optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 2 cups rice (jasmine or long-grain, cauliflower rice for low-carb)
Instructions
- Start by chopping your chicken thighs and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until cooked through and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and onion to the wok, and stir-fry until just tender, roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili paste and soy sauce, mixing everything well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Plate your spicy Hunan Chicken over jasmine rice or cauliflower rice. Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Hunan Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Chinese Recipe