Easy Hunan Chicken Recipe | Spicy Homemade Chinese Chicken

 

Introduction

Hunan Chicken is a popular Chinese stir-fry dish made with juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, garlic, ginger, and a bold spicy sauce. It's quick to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for anyone who loves homemade Chinese food.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

500g boneless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

1 red bell pepper (sliced)

1 green bell pepper (sliced)

1 onion (sliced)

1 cup broccoli florets

2 spring onions (chopped)

Hunan Sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon chili paste

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

3 garlic cloves (minced)

1 teaspoon ginger (grated)

4 dried red chilies

1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine:

500g boneless chicken

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ teaspoon black pepper

Mix well and marinate for 15–20 minutes.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté Garlic, Ginger & Red Chilies

In the same wok, add:

3 minced garlic cloves

1 teaspoon grated ginger

4 dried red chilies

Stir-fry for 30–40 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4: Add the Vegetables

Now add:

1 sliced onion

1 red bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

1 cup broccoli florets

Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 5: Add the Hunan Sauce

Pour into the wok:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon chili paste

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Mix everything well until the vegetables are coated with the sauce.

Step 6: Thicken the Sauce

Add the cornstarch slurry:

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick.

Step 7: Combine Everything

Return the cooked chicken to the wok.

Toss the chicken with the vegetables and sauce.

Cook for another 2–3 minutes.

Step 8: Garnish

Sprinkle 2 chopped spring onions over the top.

Step 9: Serve

Serve hot with:

Steamed White Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

Egg Fried Rice

Vegetable Noodles

Spring Rolls

Conclusion

Hunan Chicken is a quick and flavorful homemade Chinese dish that's easy to prepare with simple ingredients. The combination of juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and a spicy savory sauce makes it a perfect meal for family dinners or special occasions.