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Hunan Chicken

Bold Hunan Chicken: Quick, Spicy, and Heart-Healthy Delight

Experience the tantalizing flavors of Hunan Chicken with this quick, spicy, and heart-healthy recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 cup Cold Water
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Canola or peanut oil works beautifully.
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Hoisin works for vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Use dry sherry if unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup is an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated or paste) Fresh ginger preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Paste or Sambal Oelek Adjust to your spice level.
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Bok choy or snap peas can be used instead.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or red based on your taste.
  • 2 stalks Celery Bell pepper is a sweet substitute.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Green bell pepper is milder.
  • 1 medium Carrot Zucchini can offer a different texture.

Equipment

  • skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, marinate with low-sodium soy sauce and cold water for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in cornstarch and vegetable oil, let it rest for an additional 20 minutes.
  3. Whisk together remaining ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  4. Heat skillet, add vegetable oil, sauté marinated chicken until golden brown for 5-7 minutes, then keep warm.
  5. In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli for 1-2 minutes, then add onion, celery, red bell pepper, and carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat, pour prepared sauce into the skillet, stirring for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  7. Combine chicken and vegetables in the skillet, mix well and heat through for about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately, preferably over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste. Serve fresh to retain texture.

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