Description
Hunan Chicken is an aromatic, spicy dish that tantalizes your taste buds with tender chicken in a vibrant sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines garlic, ginger, and chili for a flavor explosion that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red or green)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste or sauce (adjust to taste)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the bell peppers and green onions.
- Marinate chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and chili paste; stir-fry until vegetables soften (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in remaining marinade and cook until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 615mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp. Add extra veggies like snow peas for more color and texture.