Hunan chicken is pieces of chicken, lightly coated and fried, then tossed in a sauce that is slightly sweet, savory, and has a touch of heat. The deep-fried chicken pieces are combined with fresh vegetables for a perfectly balanced stir-fry dinner. It's a speedy and easy dinner that your family will love.
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Instructions
Hunan Sauce
Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl: low sodium chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, white ground pepper, chili paste (Sambal Oelek - or tobanjan, or a reduced amount of gochujang) oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Whisk the sauce ingredients together, set aside.*In a pinch you can use sriracha although I would recommend against it.**The Sambal Oelek can be found in the Asian section at most Walmart and grocery stores.
Hunan Chicken
Combine the egg and first portion of cornstarch in a small bowl large enough for the cut up chicken pieces. Whisk the egg and cornstarch together, then add the chicken. Add salt and pepper, then stir to coat thoroughly and set aside.
In a large frying pan, skillet, or wok bring the first 2 tablespoon portion of vegetable oil to medium high heat, then drop the coated chicken pieces into the pan. Distribute the chicken pieces evenly across the frying pan cooking surface so that they cook evenly and quickly. Cook about 3-4 minutes until light golden brown. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, set aside.
Add the remaining second portion of vegetable oil to your frying pan, skillet, or wok and continue to cook at medium high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes (depending on how softened you like your garlic) then add the chopped vegetables.
Cook the vegetables for 4-5 minutes then return the chicken pieces the frying pan. Add the sauce mixture, stir well, and continue to cook all combined ingredients for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired.
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Notes
Freezing your chicken for 30 minutes prior to cooking will help you slice it into thin pieces.
Cook your chicken in batches and make sure to not overcrowd your wok, skillet, or large heavy-bottomed frying pan. If the chicken is overcrowded, it will steam rather than sear.
The Sambal Oelek chili paste can be found in the Asian section at most Walmart and grocery stores.