Spicy Hunan Chicken and Vegetables Stir-Fry

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Spicy Hunan Chicken and Vegetables Stir-Fry
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 14, 2024

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

  1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili paste, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute.
  4. Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and broccoli to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 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.