Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWengs of pekinHunan Chicken Recipe

Hunan Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Wengs of pekin
Time45m
Serves4

Includes white rice. Spicy.

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Ingredients

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Hunan Chicken

White Rice

Method

Hunan Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, Hunan chili paste, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create a marinade. Add the chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Stir-Fry Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the sliced bell pepper, carrot, and onion. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.

  4. 4

    Combine Chicken and Vegetables

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions. Serve the Hunan chicken hot over white rice.

White Rice

  1. 6

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 7

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.

  3. 8

    Fluff and Serve

    Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving it alongside the Hunan chicken.

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