Shanghai Hunan Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 3
Authentic Shanghai Hunan Chicken recipe with a spicy kick
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raw chicken breasts , sliced about 1/8-inch thick across the grain
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup raw carrot , strips
1/2 cup green pepper , chunks
1/2 cup baby corn , drained
1/2 cup water chestnut , drained
1/2 cup bamboo shoot , drained
1 cup cooked rice
1 -2 teaspoon garlic paste
2 -3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped red chili flakes in oil ( I 'm sure this has a `` name '' , but I do n't know what it is called )
6 -8 dried hot chili peppers

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
240
Sugar
1g
Fat
9g
Shanghai Hunan Chicken is a traditional Chinese recipe that is perfect for special occasions and everyday meals. This dish has bold flavours and is packed with protein and vegetables. The combination of chicken meat and vegetables make for a healthy, well balanced meal. The dish is easy and quick to make, so you can satisfy your hunger pangs in no time. The flavours revolve around spicy chili peppers and red chili flakes. So if you enjoy spicy food, this recipe will certainly impress you.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix the garlic paste, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, ginger and salt. Keep it aside.
2.In a pan, heat oil and add dried chili peppers and red chili flakes. Then add chicken and stir fry it for about 2-3 minutes over a medium heat.
3.Add vegetables; carrot, green pepper, bamboo shoot and water chestnut. Then stir fry them for 2-3 minutes.
4.Once all the ingredients are evenly cooked, add the sauce mixture you set aside, and keep stirring everything together. Your Shanghai Hunan Chicken is ready to be served with a cup of hot rice.

PROS

Shanghai Hunan Chicken is a healthy and delicious dish packed with vegetables.
The spicy kick of chili peppers and red chili flakes makes it exceptionally flavourful.

This dish is easy and quick to make, perfect for those who have busy schedules.

CONS

The dish can be too spicy for some people.
If you do not like spicy food, this may not be the best recipe for you.

This is not a vegetarian dish and may not be suitable for people on a restricted diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This food is a great source of lean protein from chicken. Vegetables like carrot, green pepper and baby corn are high in fiber which helps improve digestion and keeps us feeling fuller for a longer time. Eating healthy and nutritious food will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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