Hunan Chicken (Spicy Chicken Stir Fry)

Hunan Chicken (Spicy Chicken Stir Fry)

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This Hunan chicken recipe is an iconic Chinese stir fry of lightly pan fried chicken and stir fried vegetables in a spicy Hunan sauce, so easy to make.

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Cooking tools:

  • Wok
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Plate
  • Refrigerator
  • Airtight container
  • Serving platter
  • Rice cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons doubanjiang (or use a chili paste, like sambal oelek)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or use honey)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or more to taste - I use extra)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (optional - not traditional, but I love the extra kick)
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water to form a slurry)
  • 1 pound chicken breast (cut into strips or cubes)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers (sliced (optional, or use other hot peppers))
  • 1 zucchini (sliced into rings)
  • 1 medium carrot (sliced into sticks)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
  • Chopped green onion, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, cooked rice or noodles.

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