Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies
Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies balances tender stir-fried chicken with crisp carrots, bell pepper, and classic Asian vegetables in a fiery, garlicky sauce. Hoisin, soy, and chile oil add depth and heat, while a touch of sugar rounds the edges. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a weeknight dinner that delivers bold flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine pepper pods, soy sauce, green onion, hoisin sauce, chile oil, garlic, sugar, ginger, and salt to make the sauce; set aside.
- 2
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Lift out the chicken with a slotted spoon to a plate. Pour the hot oil into a container and discard it once cool.
- 3
Add water to the wok and bring it to a boil. Add carrots, bell pepper, onion, corn, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Remove them with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Pour out and discard any remaining water.
- 4
Pour the reserved sauce into the wok. Stir and heat over medium heat. Add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce; stir until well coated. Remove the pepper pods and serve over cooked rice.
- Calories 750.63 kcal High 38%
- Protein 29.44 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 88.1 g 32%
- Total Fat 30.62 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 4.24 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.22 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 667.66 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 3.94 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.84 g --
- Added Sugars 3.22 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 27.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.15 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 266.84 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 6.99 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Hunan Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Breast, and Chili Oil. Each serving provides about 750.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Chicken Breast, Chili Oil, Diced Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 750.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies healthy?
- Spicy Hunan-Style Chicken with Mixed Veggies has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 750.63 calories and 29.44 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 667.66 mg (29% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.24 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.22 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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