Hunan Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Stir Fry Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice
02 - 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon pepper
06 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice
07 - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
09 - 1 ½ cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
10 - 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 - 1 can baby corn, drained and halved

→ Hunan Sauce

13 - 1 cup chicken broth
14 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
15 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or low sodium, do not use sweet soy sauce or dark soy sauce)
16 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
17 - 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or substitute with rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar)
18 - 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
19 - 2 teaspoons sambal olek garlic chili sauce or sriracha

→ Garnish (Optional)

20 - Sesame seeds
21 - Green onions, finely diced

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine all of the Hunan sauce ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
02 - Place the chicken, ¼ cup of cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a Ziploc bag. Shake to coat evenly. Alternatively, you can mix the cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat the chicken pieces by tossing them in the mixture.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet, frying pan, or wok over high heat. Add the chicken and stir fry until it starts to brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan and cook in batches if necessary. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
04 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, stir frying for about 5 seconds. Add the vegetables and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
05 - Pour the prepared Hunan sauce into the pan. Let it bubble and thicken for 1-2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cooked chicken until evenly coated.
06 - Serve the dish with rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions. Enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Use high heat when stir frying to ensure the chicken and vegetables cook quickly without becoming soggy.
02 - Prepare all ingredients in advance to keep the cooking process smooth and efficient.

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