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Hunan Chicken

Savory Hunan Chicken Stir-Fry: Easy & Flavorful Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of Hunan Chicken in this quick and delicious stir-fry. Perfect for satisfying weekday cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for coating the chicken
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 medium green zucchini sliced into half moons
  • 4 ounces mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 can bamboo shoots drained
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek chili paste for spiciness

Equipment

  • large ziplock bag
  • Pan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Coat the Chicken by adding chicken and cornstarch to a ziplock bag, seal, and shake until coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan on medium-high heat, add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Mix the Sauce by whisking together chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and Sambal Oelek.
  4. Sautéing the Veggies: Remove chicken and add garlic, ginger, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, and bamboo shoots, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine and Thicken by putting cooked chicken back in pan, pour sauce over, toss and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve hot, optionally topped with sesame seeds for extra crunch.

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