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Hunan Chicken

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup corn starch, or tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced

For the hunan sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce, or tamari if gluten-free
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional

Method

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss in a bowl with corn starch until evenly coated.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken 2-3 minutes per side or golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini to skillet – sauté for 5-6 minutes or until tender, but still crisp.
  • While veggies cook, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add cooked chicken back into skillet along with the sauce, reduce heat to low and cook for a few minutes or until sauce has thickened.

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal

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