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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Savory Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe in 30 Minutes

This Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe delivers a comforting meal in just 30 minutes, combining tender chicken and crisp broccoli with a rich brown sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce substitute with soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil canola or peanut oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce regular soy sauce in pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil can be omitted if allergic
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper black pepper can substitute
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets or snow peas, bok choy
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine omit or substitute with dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for slurry

Equipment

  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine sliced boneless skinless chicken breast with water, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Mix well and allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix low sodium chicken stock, sugar, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  3. Blanch the Broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add broccoli florets, and blanch for 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Heat a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil, then add marinated chicken. Sear for about 3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Aromatics in the Wok: Remove the chicken and add minced garlic (and ginger if using) to the wok, stir-fry for about 5 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Mix the Sauce: Pour in the sauce mixture into the wok, stirring to deglaze. Allow it to simmer and thicken.
  7. Thicken the Sauce: Gradually mix in cornstarch slurry until desired thickness is reached.
  8. Combine Everything: Return the chicken and broccoli to the wok, tossing everything together until coated with sauce.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to platter and serve immediately over steamed rice or lo mein noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove to preserve flavor and texture.

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