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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnishes (optional):

  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
  • Add the thinly sliced chicken and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

2. Prepare the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, honey, and chicken broth. Set aside.

3. Steam the Broccoli

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside. Alternatively, you can steam the broccoli for 3 minutes.

4. Cook the Chicken

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping once, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

5. Stir-Fry the Aromatics

  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok.
  • Stir-fry the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. Combine Everything

  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the blanched broccoli and pour the sauce over the top.
  • Toss everything together to coat evenly, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.

7. Serve

  • Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g