Hunan Chicken Recipe

Name: Hunan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken; 10 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced; SEASONING SAUCE; 2 tablespoons sesame paste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon chili oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns, crushed; 1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced; 3 tablespoons green onions, shredded; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 cucumber, sliced

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken
10 cups boiling water
1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced
SEASONING SAUCE
2 tablespoons sesame paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or 1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
3 tablespoons green onions, shredded
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cucumber, sliced

1
Cook chicken in a large saucepan of boiling water 30 to 40 minutes.
2
Remove, let cool. Remove bones. Shred chicken with a cleaver.
3
Combine with water chestnuts.
4
Mix ingredients for seasoning sauce in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5
To serve, peel and halve cucumber; scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber halves in diagonal slices. Arrange on a platter with chicken mixture. Serve with Tossed Noodles.

5787

kcal

Calories

618

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken, 10 cups boiling water, 1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced, SEASONING SAUCE, and more.

Yes, Hunan Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hunan Chicken

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