Description
A quick and easy Chinese takeout-style chicken and broccoli dish featuring tender chicken breast and crisp broccoli in a savory garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken slices, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, then add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam for another 2 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli evenly.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Add bell peppers or carrots for more color and flavor.
- Double the sauce if serving with a large amount of rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg