Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry
Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry brings tender chunks of chicken coated in a glossy soy–sherry glaze with fragrant ginger and garlic heat. Dried chiles and hot bean sauce add a bold kick balanced by a touch of honey and rice vinegar, while sesame oil rounds it out. Serve it hot over rice for a weeknight dinner that wakes up your palate.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 2
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the honey, peppercorns, salt, soy sauce, and sherry; add the chicken and toss to coat.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the ginger, garlic, red chile pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until fragrant, for no more than 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken and the soy sauce mixture; fry for another 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk the bean sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil; pour over the chicken and stir. Increase the heat to high and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.
- Calories 399.22 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 32.29 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 13.7 g 5%
- Total Fat 24.9 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 6.11 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.85 mg High 49%
- Sodium 598.68 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 50.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.44 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir Fry is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Bean Sauce, and Cooking Sherry. Each serving provides about 399.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry?
- It is a Chinese stir fry recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Bean Sauce, Cooking Sherry, Dried Chile Peppers. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry healthy?
- Spicy Hunan Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 399.22 calories and 32.29 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 598.68 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.11 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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