Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
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4.9
Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
Description
The Chicken and Broccoli Recipe uses thinly sliced chicken breast cooked quickly over medium-high heat to retain juiciness. A sauce blending soy sauce, chicken broth, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper is whisked to dissolve the cornstarch and create a smooth, thickened glaze. Cooking garlic and ginger briefly releases their fragrance without browning, which infuses the sauce with savory and slightly pungent notes.
Broccoli florets are added to simmer briefly in the sauce, retaining a bright green color and slight crispness before combining with the cooked chicken. This results in tender yet distinct vegetable texture complemented by the mild, umami-rich sauce coating the chicken pieces. Toasted sesame seeds can be sprinkled for garnish and extra nutty flavor.
This dish suits a quick dinner or lunch and pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. The use of simple pantry staples and straightforward technique makes it accessible yet flavorful.
Adjusting soy sauce for gluten-free or low sodium options allows tailoring the dish to dietary needs. Cutting chicken very thin helps it cook evenly and quickly.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or use gf soy sauce, low sodium
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 pound chicken breast (sliced very thinly)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- sesame seeds if desired, as garnish
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup or bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, mirin, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper and whisk until everything is completely dissolved.
- In a large skillet add one teaspoon canola oil on medium high heat and cook half the chicken until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Repeat with the second half of the chicken and an additional teaspoon of oil.
- Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Add in the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds until very fragrant but not browned.
- Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the sauce, whisking well.
- Add in the broccoli and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add in the chicken and stir well to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free or low-sodium soy sauce if needed by checking labels.
- Slice the chicken breast very thinly for quicker, even cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 766mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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