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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe for Flavor Lovers

This Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe combines tender chicken with crisp broccoli in a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast can substitute with thighs for more flavor
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium for a healthier option
For the Broccoli
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets frozen can be used if needed
Aromatic Additions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated; ground ginger can be used as a substitute
Sauce Thickener
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch arrowroot can be used as an alternative
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil sesame oil or vegetable oil can be used

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
  1. Start by chopping the boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and cutting the fresh broccoli into florets.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup of soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add the chopped chicken pieces and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the chicken. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve hot over a bed of steaming white rice and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture and flavor.

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