This Spicy Hunan Chicken and Vegetables Stir-Fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chunks of chicken with a medley of crisp vegetables in a spicy and savory sauce. Perfect for those who love spicy food!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili paste
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili paste, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute.
- Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and broccoli to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Hunan chicken and vegetables stir-fry over cooked rice. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Hunan cuisine is known for its spicy and bold flavors.
The combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chili paste gives this dish a complex and delicious taste.
You can customize the level of spiciness in this dish by adjusting the amount of chili paste used.