Hunan Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/2 onion (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp garlic chili sauce
• 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make chicken and vegetables. ---

2. 2

   Place the chicken and 1/3 cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag, shake to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Cook for 3 - 4 minutes per side or until golden brown, cooking in multiple batches if needed.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.

7. 7

   Add the broccoli, onion, and mushrooms into the skillet and cook until tender.

8. 8

   Add the chicken back to the pan with the vegetables.

9. 9

   --- Make sauce and combine. ---

10. 10

    In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, white vinegar, honey, chili sauce, and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.

11. 11

    Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

12. 12

    Serve and enjoy, friends.