Description
This Chicken and Broccoli recipe delivers the classic flavors of Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. Tender chicken and crisp broccoli are stir-fried in a savory sauce, creating a delicious dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thigh)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Stir-fry:
- 1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice the chicken into thin pieces and mix with marinade ingredients. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Steam the Broccoli: Steam broccoli until tender, then set aside.
- Stir-fry: Cook chicken until browned, add garlic and ginger, then return broccoli to the pan. Pour in sauce and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can customize the sauce by adjusting the seasoning to your taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
