Hunan Chicken (An Authentic Version)
An authentic tasting Hunan chicken that features tender chicken pieces and hot peppers cooked in a rich savory sauce made with fermented black beans and aromatics. If you enjoy a takeout style Hunan chicken, as well as spicy food with a punch, you can’t miss this one. {Gluten-Free Adaptable}
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thigh , cut into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces (or breast)
Marinade
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Sauces
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 6 scallions , sliced into 1” (2.5) pieces, white and green parts separated
- 5 garlic cloves , smashed and sliced
- 1/2 ” ginger , julienned
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans
- 2 stalks celery , sliced on bias into 1/2” thick pieces
- 2 hot chili peppers , thinly sliced on the bias (anaheim, or Fresno etc)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, Shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well with your hands, so the chicken is evenly covered with a thin slurry.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces and spread into a layer without overlapping. Let sear until the bottom turns golden brown, 2 minutes or so. Flip to cook the other side until the chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a big plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, scallion whites, garlic, ginger and fermented black beans. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute to release fragrance.
- Add the chili pepper, celery and scallion greens. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, until just starting to turn tender.
- Add back the chicken pieces and pour in the sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce has reduced and coats everything. Transfer everything to a big plate. Serve hot with steamed rice as a main dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 241kcal, Carbohydrates: 12.6g, Protein: 25.3g, Fat: 9.7g, Saturated Fat: 1.2g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 662mg, Potassium: 636mg, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugar: 5.5g, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 1mg