Name: Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 cup chicken broth or water; 2 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water for slurry); 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Description

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect homemade meal served over rice or noodles for a satisfying and healthy dinner.

Ingredients

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For the chicken and marinade:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

For the sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
2 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water for slurry)

For the stir-fry:

3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and chicken broth.

3️⃣ Cook the broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove broccoli and set aside.

4️⃣ Cook the chicken: Add remaining oil to the skillet. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

5️⃣ Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

6️⃣ Combine: Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.

7️⃣ Add chicken and broccoli back: Return the chicken and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.

8️⃣ Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a splash of sriracha.
You can substitute broccoli with other veggies like snap peas or bell peppers.

Great make-ahead meal; flavors develop even more the next day!

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min