Description
A classic takeout-style chicken and broccoli stir fry with tender velveted chicken, crisp broccoli, and a glossy savory garlic ginger sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (sliced into strips)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Let the chicken marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Stir-fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the broccoli for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the sauce and return the chicken to the pan.
- Toss everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Velveting the chicken helps keep it tender and juicy. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg