Description
A simple recipe for Hunan style stir-fried chicken with vegetables and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from the wok and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add bell peppers and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and ginger to the wok. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the wok.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breast.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference.
- Use dried chili flakes for added heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: Hunan Chicken, stir fry, Chinese chicken, quick dinner, bell pepper chicken