HOT AND SPICY HUNAN-STYLE CHICKEN

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Hot and Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken image

This is a dish that I love to make. It is a simple Hunan-style chicken that you will love. If you like a lot of heat, you want to add to the anise pepper. It gives it that warm, deep heat.

Provided by Albert Honaker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
6 peppers dried red chile peppers, or more to taste
1 medium shallot
1 medium scallion
1 teaspoon anise seed, or more to taste
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, sherry, and ginger together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While chicken marinates, soak dried chiles in warm water until soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Cut chile peppers, shallot, and scallion diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
  • Grind anise seed into a powder using a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a bowl and add chicken broth, vinegar, sugar, and salt; mix until well combined.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chile peppers and shallot; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add scallion and stir-fry, 30 seconds more. Add marinade mixture and chicken and stir-fry, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth mixture and mix well.
  • Cook over low heat until chicken pieces are tender, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Stir in cornstarch to thicken sauce; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 130.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 49.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1938.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

walter kivlehan
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The chicken was very tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Dalton Fredericks
[email protected]

This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and spicy, and it really transforms the chicken. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chicken.


Zain Khokhar
[email protected]

This is one of my favorite Hunan-style chicken recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I love to serve it over rice or noodles. Yum!


Bashiir Cawil
[email protected]

I love the way this dish is made with all fresh ingredients. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and tender. The sauce is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and spice. I would definitely make this dish


Derrick Ortega
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in under 30 minutes, and the sauce is simple to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy Hunan-style chicken dis


Caetlyn Porter
[email protected]

I made this dish for my Chinese New Year party, and it was a huge hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next party.


Joseph Balyegisawa
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Cabdi Nuur
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The chicken was very tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Uma Regami
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but I added some sour cream to cool it down. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely make again.


Mansoor Tareen
[email protected]

This is the best Hunan-style chicken I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly spicy. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Nina Duran
[email protected]

I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken, and they couldn't get enough of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Obiora Nkechinyere
[email protected]

This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is packed with heat and spice. I highly recommend serving it over rice or noodles. Yum!


Abelino Hernandez
[email protected]

I love how easy this dish was to make. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Chill In
[email protected]

This Hunan-style chicken was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and spice. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish ag