How To Make Chinese Chicken And Broccoli In 20 Minutes Recipe
Make authentic Chinese Chicken And Broccoli in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe brings takeout flavors home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
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3 cups broccoli florets
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and black pepper.
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In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink.
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Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds.
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Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
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Pour in the sauce mixture, stir well.
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Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; stir until glossy.
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Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
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You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier texture.
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Blanch broccoli beforehand for a brighter color.
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Adjust sugar and soy sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with rice)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg