Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided use
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup broccoli florets
– 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
– 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
– 1 cup canned baby corn, drained and halved
– 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
– 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
– 1 teaspoon honey
– 2 teaspoons chili paste
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients by slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the vegetables to uniform sizes.
2-Then, coat the chicken slices with 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag for a nice crisp texture.
3-Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat and add the chicken in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
4-Remove the chicken and set it aside.
5-In the same pan, cook the broccoli, celery, and red bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until tender, adding salt and pepper to taste.
6-Stir in the baby corn and garlic, cooking for another 30 seconds to release their aroma.
7-Return the chicken to the pan and mix it with the veggies.
8-In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili paste, and the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, then pour it over everything.
9-Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
10-Serve hot, optionally over rice, for a complete meal that brings bold flavors to your table.
Last Step:
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❄️ Freeze chicken breasts for 20-30 minutes before slicing to make cutting easier.
🍳 Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and get a good sear.
🌶️ Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the chili paste according to your taste.
🥕 Feel free to substitute or add vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, or eggplant.
🥜 Add nuts such as cashews or peanuts for extra texture, though they are not traditional in Hunan chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option (use gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 calories
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 1007 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 26 grams
- Cholesterol: 73 mg