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Authentic Hunan Chicken

Authentic Hunan Chicken is a bold and spicy Chinese stir-fry made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, garlic, ginger, and dried chilies in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 450 g Chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce for marinade
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
Vegetables and Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger minced
  • 4 Dried red chilies adjust to taste
  • 1 Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 Green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce for sauce
  • 60 ml Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry chicken until just cooked, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, and dried chilies to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant.
  4. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Return chicken to the wok, add sauce ingredients, and cook until sauce thickens. Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust the number of dried chilies to control the spice level. Serve with steamed rice for best results.