Description
Savory Chinese chicken and broccoli recipe brings classic takeout flavors home with simplified preparation. Home cooks can enjoy restaurant-quality taste through this easy, delicious stir-fry that satisfies dinner cravings quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring a seamless fusion of savory and aromatic elements that will elevate the dish’s flavor profile.
- Chicken Marination: Gently coat chicken slices in the prepared marinade, allowing them to absorb the rich flavors for 10 minutes while preparing the cooking surface.
- Searing Chicken: Heat a wok or large skillet to medium-high, add a thin layer of cooking oil, and strategically place marinated chicken pieces to develop a golden-brown caramelized exterior while maintaining inner juiciness.
- Vegetable Integration: Remove seared chicken and quickly stir-fry broccoli florets in the same pan, introducing minced garlic and ginger to infuse the vegetables with aromatic depth.
- Final Fusion: Return chicken to the pan, pour remaining marinade and sauce ingredients, and simmer until the sauce thickens into a glossy, flavor-packed coating.
- Plating and Garnish: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the dish, creating a visually appealing and texturally complex meal to be served immediately atop steamed rice.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Allow chicken to soak in marinade for exactly 10 minutes to maximize flavor absorption without making meat tough.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Ensure wok or skillet is properly heated to medium-high for perfect searing, preventing chicken from becoming soggy or undercooked.
- Broccoli Brightness Technique: Stir-fry broccoli quickly at high heat to maintain vibrant green color and crisp texture, avoiding mushy vegetables.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Simmer sauce briefly to achieve glossy, thick coating without reducing liquid too much, which could make dish dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg