Description
Hunan Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a delightful blend of spice and tang. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried to perfection and coated in a vibrant, zesty sauce complemented by fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, promising an unforgettable culinary experience that’s sure to have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Szechuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 spring onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables; cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the hot pan and cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Stir in sliced bell peppers and Szechuan peppercorns; cook until peppers soften (3-4 minutes).
- Finish with spring onions: Stir in chopped spring onions just before serving. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg