Hunan Chicken by “Sara Welsch”

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • pound boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided use
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 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 such as sambal oelek

INSTRUCTIONS

    • Place the chicken and 1/4 cup cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly.
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.
    • Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Cook in multiple batches if needed.
    • Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
    • Add the broccoli, celery and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the baby corn. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
    • Add the chicken back to the pan with the vegetables.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chili paste and 2 teaspoons cornstarch.
    • Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Serve immediately over rice if desired.
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1007mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 62.9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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