This Hunan-Style Chicken recipe is a spicy and flavorful dish that originates from the Hunan province in China. The tender and juicy chicken is stir-fried with a combination of aromatic spices, chili pepper, and garlic, resulting in a dish that is bursting with flavors. It is a perfect choice for those who enjoy bold and spicy flavors. Serve this delicious dish with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Hunan chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss well to coat. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced red chili peppers. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Add the sliced bell peppers to the wok and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Hunan chili sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish and stir well to combine.
- Garnish the Hunan-Style Chicken with sliced green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Interesting Facts
Hunan cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors.
Hunan-Style Chicken is a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine.
The dish gets its spiciness from the use of red chili peppers and Hunan chili sauce.
You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili peppers.