Hunan Chicken Recipe
Traditional Hunan Chicken is a Chinese stir fry dish of tender chicken, vegetables, and a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. It’s perfect for meal prep and takes just a few minutes to bring together.
Ingredients
chicken & vegetables:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- ½ onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp garlic chili sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
Make chicken and vegetables.
- Place the chicken and 1/3 cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3 - 4 minutes per side or until golden brown, cooking in multiple batches if needed.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
- Add the broccoli, onion, and mushrooms into the skillet and cook until tender.
- Add the chicken back to the pan with the vegetables.
Make sauce and combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, white vinegar, honey, chili sauce, and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
Serve: Serve over a bed of rice or with your favorite noodles for a complete meal.
Substitute vegetables: You can use your favorite vegetables for this recipe, such as baby corn spears, zucchini, or carrots.
Substitute vegetables: You can use your favorite vegetables for this recipe, such as baby corn spears, zucchini, or carrots.