Hunan Chicken

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Trim the excess fat off the chicken if present. Place chicken on a plate in the freezer for 30-60 minutes. Par-freezing the chicken will make it easier to slice. Slice the chicken into thin strips (about ¼ inch thick) cutting across the grain.

   For this step

   • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast or chicken thighs
2. 2

   To a medium bowl, add chicken slices, 3-4 tablespoons water and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Mix until well coated. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Sprinkle cornstarch and 1 tablespoon avocado oil on the chicken. Mix again until coated. Let sit for 15 minutes.

   For this step

   • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar free sweetener and chili paste. Set aside.

   For this step

   • 1/2 cup chicken broth
   • 1/4 cup soy sauce
   • 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
   • 1 tablespoons brown sugar free sweetener
   • 2 teaspoons chili paste or chili garlic sauce
5. 5

   Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large skillet or wok and heat to medium high or high heat. Once oil is hot and working in batches, add chicken in a single layer to the skillet or wok. Allow chicken to sear for 20-30 seconds until golden brown on the bottom. Then flip or stir fry until all chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, place in a bowl and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken. Leave behind any brown bits or remaining sauce from the velveting process in the skillet.

6. 6

   Add another tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Add broccoli, celery and bell pepper. Cook until slightly softened. Stir in jalapeno and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds.

   For this step

   • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
   • 4 celery stalks, sliced
   • 1 red bell pepper, diced
   • 1 green jalapeno, finely diced
   • 4 cloves garlic, minced
7. 7

   Lower the heat to medium, return cooked chicken back to the skillet and pour in sauce. Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any of the brown bits and stir them into the sauce. Let cook until sauce is slightly thickened.