Description
Hunan Chicken is a vibrant and spicy stir-fry that features tender chicken pieces mingling with colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also brings a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, Hunan Chicken guarantees a memorable meal experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili paste, and cornstarch to create a marinade. Coat the chicken in this mixture.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or chili paste if desired.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg