Hunan Chicken
Hunan Chicken is a vibrant, spicy dish that brings a delightful kick to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken marinated in a zesty sauce and paired with colorful bell peppers, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Each bite offers a burst of flavors, making it an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Hunan spice mix (chili flakes and Szechuan peppercorns)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine with soy sauce, minced garlic, and half the Hunan spice mix. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables: Slice bell peppers into strips.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 5 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Incorporate bell peppers and stir-fry until softened but still crunchy (about 3 minutes).
- Make sauce: Whisk together rice vinegar, brown sugar, and remaining Hunan spice mix; pour over chicken and veggies. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu. - Adjust spiciness by modifying the amount of chili flakes used. - Pair with steamed jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.