Hunan Chicken
Hunan Chicken is a spicy, flavor-packed dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a vibrant sauce made with chili paste, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, Hunan Chicken combines bold flavors and bright colors for a memorable meal. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience that brings the heat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Optional: green onions or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken (drain excess marinade) and cook until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken.
- Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with garnished green onions or sesame seeds over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize your Hunan Chicken by adding bell peppers or snap peas for extra texture. Increase spice levels by adding crushed red pepper flakes to suit your heat preference. For a sweet twist, consider adding pineapple chunks to balance the heat.