Chicken and Broccoli

Name: Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast; 2 cups broccoli; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 tbsp water; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp corn starch; 2 tbsps sesame oil; 3 small garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup hoisin sauce; 1 tbsps Shaoxing wine; ⅛ cup sugar; 2 tbsp corn starch; 2 tbsp water

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5

70 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
411 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Asian, American

Chicken and Broccoli

Iris Warren

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Chicken and Broccoli combines tender slices of chicken breast and steamed broccoli in a savory, slightly sweet sauce enhanced with soy, hoisin, and Shaoxing wine. The chicken is marinated in a mixture including baking soda, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and water to tenderize and produce a silky texture when stir-fried. The sauce thickens with a cornstarch slurry, coating the ingredients for a balanced flavor and texture. The stir-fry is cooked quickly in sesame oil, making for a satisfying, well-coated dish.

Description

This Chicken and Broccoli dish features thinly sliced chicken breast marinated with baking soda, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and cold water to tenderize the meat and create a smooth texture. The chicken is quickly seared in sesame oil until golden brown, which locks in juices and enhances flavor. Steamed broccoli florets provide a contrasting crispness and vibrant green color.

The sauce is prepared in the same pan, combining garlic, soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. A cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce as it simmers, ensuring a glossy coating over the chicken and broccoli. The gentle simmer and quick cooking maintain the chicken's tenderness and broccoli's crunch.

Serve this dish hot as a main course alongside steamed rice or noodles. The balance of salty, sweet, and aromatic elements from garlic, hoisin, and Shaoxing wine creates an inviting sauce that complements the lean protein and fresh broccoli well, making it suitable for family meals or weekday dinners.

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Ingredients

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For the chicken

2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
2 cups broccoli steamed florets
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp water cold
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsps sesame oil for frying
3 small garlic minced, gloves

For the sauce

1 cup chicken broth low sodium
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 tbsps Shaoxing wine optional but recommened
⅛ cup sugar
2 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp water cold

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Prepare the chicken

Could you start by slicing the chicken into thin slices? You can freeze it for 30 minutes to make it easier to slice. Then, add sliced chicken to a large bowl. Next, add baking soda, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and cold water. Mix well and set aside.

Sear the chicken

In a large wok, add 1 tbsp of sesame oil, and sear the chicken on medium high heat, mixing occasionally, until it is golden brown. Remove and set aside,

Prepare the sauce

In the same wok where you cooked the chicken, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and cook the garlic until fragrant. Then, add soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Mix everything together. In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a cornstarch slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce, mix well, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.