Hunan Chicken

Diana

Get a taste of China with this spicy Hunan chicken stir-fry!

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Servings servings

Calories 259

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Course Chicken, Peppers

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dry sherry, or Chinese Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 pounds chicken breasts, or thighs, boneless, without skin, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper*
2 green onions, sliced on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
2 to 3 small dry red chile peppers, seeds removed (more or less)
3 to 4 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced , for garnish, optional

Instructions

Combine the ginger, wine, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for 20 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and the Sichuan pepper. Set aside
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the scallion and hot chile peppers, and stir-fry for a few minutes. Add the chicken and marinade mixture and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add chicken broth mixture and mix well. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook until the chicken pieces are tender. Thighs may take a bit longer.
Combine the cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water, then stir until smooth. Add to the chicken mixture and continue cooking until the liquid thickens.
Garnish with green onion tops if desired. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Notes

Sichuan peppercorns have a distinctive peppery flavor with citrus notes. To substitute, combine ground 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper with 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword hunan chicken, spicy Chinese chicken