Stir-Fried Hunan Chili Chicken with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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A fiery stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast tossed with bold Hunan chili paste, fresh garlic, and crunchy scallions for an authentic taste of Hunan cuisine. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, Hunan chili paste, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
2 tbsp Hunan chili paste
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3, cut into 1-inch pieces scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry vigorously for 3-4 minutes until the edges are just cooked and slightly golden.
Step 3: Push the chicken to the side of the wok and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp Hunan chili paste to the center. Stir and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Mix the chicken and chili mixture together, then pour in 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
Step 5: Toss in 3 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces and stir for 30 seconds until they soften but remain crisp. Serve immediately.