Hunan Chicken

Hunan Chicken is a favorite Asian American recipe for dinner. This Easy Chicken Stir Fry with veggies and sauces is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. This is a spicy Chicken recipe and tastes excellent with some steamed Jasmine rice or noodles.

Hunan Chicken is one of the spiciest Asian Chicken recipes. Other favorite Asian recipes which I love are General Tso's Chicken or Sweet and Sour Chicken or Mongolian Chicken or Grilled Teriyaki Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken or Chinese Chilli Chicken or Sesame Chicken or Chinese Lemon Chicken

Hunan Chicken is one of my favorite Asian takeout recipes. You can easily make this delicious Chinese recipe at home and enjoy it with your family. I love to make Asian food recipes for dinner. My kids especially love Asian food recipes for dinner. Also, try these favorite takeout recipes like Honey Bourbon Shrimp or Thai Peanut Lime Shrimp Curry or Honey Bourbon Chicken in Crockpot or Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs or Thai Sweet Chili Chicken or Orange Chicken or Firecracker Chicken Meatballs or Honey Sriracha Chicken or Honey Garlic Chicken

This Hunan Chicken recipe is one of our favorites. It's surely spicy but for a spicy food lover family like us, this is surely a special recipe. It's full of flavors!!!

🍱 What is Hunan Chicken made of?

Hunan Chicken is a popular Chinese takeout recipe made using crispy fried Chicken which is stir-fried with veggies. This dish originated in the Hunan Province of China and has been one of the most loved Chinese recipes all across the globe.

🥫 What does Hunan Sauce taste like?

The Hunan Sauce is made using Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Cornstarch, and Chili Paste (Sambal Olek). This is spicy chili paste which is typically used in Hunan Chicken. Is this spicy chili paste that makes Hunan Chicken taste so spicy?

What is the Difference Between Hunan Chicken and Schezawn Chicken?

Hunan Chicken is spicier as compared to Schezwan Chicken. Hunan Chicken used Chili Paste which is generally made using fresh chilis. So it's super spicy and hot

Whereas, Schezwan Chicken is made using Dried Red Peppers and Sichuan Peppercorns. So the Schezwan sauce is milder but is a bit tangy.

Also, Hunan Chicken is basically a stir fry of chicken and veggies. Whereas in Schezwan Chicken no veggies are added.

Hunan Chicken doesn't include any nuts or toppings whereas Schezwan Chicken is topped with Toasted Sesame Seeds or sometimes Peanuts or Cashew Nuts.

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• 🍱 What is Hunan Chicken made of?
• 🥫 What does Hunan Sauce taste like?
• What is the Difference Between Hunan Chicken and Schezawn Chicken?
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 👩‍🍳 How to make Chinese Hunan Chicken stir fry
• 📝 Substitutions to Chicken Stir Fry with Veggies
• Chicken Stir Fry Storage
• 🥘 Make-Ahead
• 💯 Top tips to make Hunan Chicken
• 🥗 Serving Sides
• FAQs:
• Hunan Chicken Vs General Tso's Chicken
• Hunan Chicken Vs Kung Pao Chicken
• Is Hunan Chicken Spicier than Kung Pao Chicken?
• Hunan Chicken Vs Schezwan Chicken
• Is Hunan or Schezwan Better?
• Hunan Chicken Vs Mongolian Chicken
• 📝 Recipe
• Hunan Chicken

🥘 Ingredients

Hunan Sauce

• Garlic (minced)
• Chili Paste (sambal Olek)
• Soy Sauce
• Oyster Sauce
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Honey
• Cornstarch
• Chicken Broth

Hunan Chicken

• Chicken (diced)
• Cornstarch
• Salt & Pepper
• Canola Oil (to cook the chicken)
• Red Bell Pepper (cored, seeded, and thinly sliced)
• Yellow Bell Pepper (cored, seeded, and thinly sliced)
• Green Bell Pepper (cored, seeded, and thinly sliced)
• Zucchini (sliced)
• Chopped Green Beans
• Carrot (thinly sliced)
• Baby Corn (drained and thinly sliced)

See recipe card for quantities. Also, watch the video for a quick visual.

👩‍🍳 How to make Chinese Hunan Chicken stir fry

STEP 1: COOK THE CHICKEN

• Toss the Chicken Cubes with Cornstarch, salt and pepper
• Heat Canola Oil in a skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the Chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes (per side)
• Once the Chicken gets cooked, remove from the skillet

STEP 2: COOK THE VEGGIES

• Add the veggies to the skillet and cook until they tenderize

STEP 3: ADD THE SAUCE

• Add the sauces, cornstarch and Chicken Broth
• Toss to combine
• Cook over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes
• Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Remember to not overcook the veggies. They should remain crispy. So keep the heat on high all the while.

Hint: Cook the Chicken in batches. If you want you can make this spicer by adding more chili paste. The mentioned quantity will account for a mildly spicy Hunan Chicken.

📝 Substitutions to Chicken Stir Fry with Veggies

• Sriracha - If you do not have Sambal Olek, then You can replace it with Sriracha. However, it won't be as spicy
• Oyster Sauce - if you donot have Oyster sauce, replace it with Hoisin Sauce. (However this will make the sauce sweeter, but is a great replacement when in a pinch)
• Beef - Replace Chicken with Beef to make spicy Hunan Beef.

Easy stir fry dinner recipes

• Honey Mustard Chicken Stir Fry
• Sweet and Sour Teriyaki Cauliflower Chicken Stir Fry
• Chinese Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
• Asian Cashew Chicken [Better Than Takeout]

Chicken Stir Fry Storage

You can cook Hunan Chicken. Cool it down to room temperature and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 1 week. You can also freeze this for up to 3 months

🥘 Make-Ahead

You can make the Hunan Sauce in advance and refrigerate this for up to 1 week. You can also precook the Chicken, double wrap it with foil and cellophane, and freeze this.

💯 Top tips to make Hunan Chicken

• Donot overcrowd the skillet while cooking the Chicken. Cook the Chicken in batches so that they crisp evenly.
• Donot overcook the veggies. The veggies should be crunchy. So cook the veggies on high heat and only for 3-4 minutes
• Be very careful while using Hot Sambal Olek Chili Paste. Wash your hands after using it. Donot touch your eyes or other body parts after using it as it might cause burn and itching.
• Be very careful while cooking the Chicken as a lot of hot oil will spatter while cooking it. So, you might want to cover and then cook the chicken so that it cooks at an even temperature and the splattering of oil is limited to the skillet.
• You can make the Hunan Sauce in a mixing jar and pour it to the skillet

🥗 Serving Sides

This is best served with Jasmine Rice or Asian Coconut Rice. You can also serve with cooked Rice noodles or Udon Noodles or Spicy Schezwan Noodles or Instant Pot Sesame Noodles (10-minutes) {Takeout Style} or Black Pepper Noodles or Miso Sesame Udon Noodles Stir Fry or Easy Lo Mein Noodles or Spicy Ramen Noodles Stir Fry with Vegetables

Also, serve this with Asian Cucumber Red Onion Salad with Garlic Vinegar Dressing or Creamy Cucumber Red Onion Salad with Dill and Sourcream

OTHER ASIAN RECIPES

• Crockpot Chicken Thigh Recipe with Asian Glaze
• Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs | Asian Chicken Meatballs
• Sticky Asian Hoisin Chicken Drumsticks
• Chinese Chilli Chicken Recipe - Asian Chilli Chicken
• Asian Cashew Chicken [Better Than Takeout]
• Korean Fried Chicken Recipe
• Kung Pao Chicken
• Peanut Shrimp Pad Thai Recipe
• Sesame Chicken (Like a Chinese Restaurant)

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