Name: Spicy Chinese Hunan Chicken: 5 Flavorful Cooking Tips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 ½ lb chicken breasts, cut into strips; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into pieces; 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces; ½ cup chicken broth; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons chili paste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, to garnish; 2 tablespoons spring onion, to garnish; 1 cup cooked rice, to serve

Description

This Spicy Chinese Hunan Chicken is a flavorful stir-fried dish with tender chicken strips and colorful vegetables, coated in a tangy and spicy Hunan sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into pieces
1 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, to garnish
2 tablespoons spring onion, to garnish
1 cup cooked rice, to serve

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chicken strips and season them with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and stir until the chicken is coated evenly.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the coated chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add broccoli, red bell peppers, and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce into the skillet with vegetables and stir the chicken back in. Cook for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Toss gently to combine. Serve hot over cooked rice.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili paste.
Serve immediately for the best texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: Hunan Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Chinese Stir Fry