Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken and Broccoli stir-fry recipe with a savory sauce, perfect for a quick Asian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Stir-fry garlic and ginger, then add broccoli. Cook until tender-crisp.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- You can blanch the broccoli briefly before stir-frying if you prefer it softer.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for some heat.
- This dish is also great with sliced bell peppers, snow peas, or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
