Hunan-Inspired Chicken Stir-Fry

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory, mild Hunan-style sauce, served over fluffy white rice for a satisfying meal.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $3.53/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• healthy
• savory
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper (medium, thinly sliced)
• 1 cup snap peas
• 0.5 cup scallion (chopped, whites and greens separated)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 cup white rice (cooked, for serving)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken thigh pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and cornstarch until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. Add the sliced red bell pepper, snap peas, and scallion whites to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using). Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in the scallion greens.
7. Serve immediately over cooked white rice.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand; broccoli florets or sliced carrots would also be delicious. Adjust the sriracha to your preferred spice level, or omit for no heat.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 470
• Protein: 39.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
• Fat: 15.3 g
• Fiber: 4.1 g
• Sodium: 980 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 125 mg