Description
Chicken and Broccoli brings warmth from Chinese kitchens straight to your dinner plate, delivering a quick protein-packed meal that comes together faster than takeout. Tender chicken strips and crisp broccoli florets dance with a savory sauce, making weeknight dinners deliciously simple and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Cooking Oils:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Slice the 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts into thin, uniform strips measuring approximately ¼ inch wide. Cut 3 cups broccoli florets into small, consistent bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Combine ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully integrated.
- Heat a wok or large skillet to 375°F (190°C). Add 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil, allowing it to shimmer and become translucent before adding chicken.
- Stir-fry chicken strips at medium-high heat for precisely 6 minutes, continuously moving them to ensure uniform golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger, stirring constantly for 45 seconds until fragrant.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water, cover for 2 minutes to steam, then uncover and stir-fry for an additional 90 seconds.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the pan. Pour prepared sauce over ingredients, stirring to coat completely. Simmer for 90 seconds until sauce thickens and glosses ingredients.
- Transfer stir-fry immediately onto warm rice or noodles. Serve hot to preserve texture and temperature.
Notes
- Check your wok or skillet temperature before adding ingredients to ensure a quick, even sear that keeps chicken tender and broccoli crisp.
- Slice chicken against the grain into thin, uniform pieces for faster cooking and more delicate texture.
- Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes in soy sauce and cornstarch to help seal in moisture and create a silky coating.
- For a gluten-free version, replace standard soy sauce with tamari and use cornstarch as a thickener instead of traditional flour-based methods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-16 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg