Chicken and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
265 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken and Broccoli
Description
This dish combines bite-sized chicken breast pieces and broccoli cooked separately in vegetable or canola oil before uniting them in a wok or cast iron pan. The sauce is a balanced mix of savory oyster and soy sauces, aromatic minced ginger and garlic, chicken broth for body, sesame oil for nutty aroma, and light brown sugar for a slight sweet contrast. Red pepper flakes impart a gentle spice.
Cooking involves first stir-frying broccoli until tender-crisp, then searing chicken in the sauce to develop a glaze. The sauce thickens with cornstarch, coating the ingredients evenly without becoming heavy or sticky. The final toss incorporates the broccoli back into the chicken with sauce to warm through and unify flavors.
Served garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, this chicken and broccoli stir-fry works well as a main dish accompanied by steamed rice or noodles. The marinating step, while optional, intensifies flavor throughout the meat and sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 3 cups broccoli cut into smaller pieces, florets
Sauce:
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger root minced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/3 cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish:
- sesame seeds
- green onion chopped
Instructions
- Add all the "Sauce" ingredients to a medium bowl, whisk until fully combined.
- If you have time, add the cubed chicken to a large ziplock bag and pour the sauce on top. Transfer to the fridge and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight, for extra flavor.
- When ready to cook, place a stir fry wok or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil, and once hot, add the broccoli florets. Toss and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until tender. Transfer cooked broccoli to a plate.
- Add the chicken and the sauce to the skillet over high heat in one layer. If needed cook in batches.
- Cook the chicken without moving for 1 minute, to get a nice sear on it. After that continue to cook while stirring and tossing, until the chicken is no longer pink and the sauce forms a glaze, about 7-8 minutes.
- Return the cooked broccoli to the pan, and stir until the chicken and broccoli are heated through and everything is well coated in sauce, about 3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1077mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 896mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 65.3mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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