Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
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5.0
165 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
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Your favorite Chinese Chicken and Broccoli can be easily recreated in your kitchen! This takeout-style dinner will have you question the need for that old takeout menu.
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Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon baking soda - see note 1
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves - peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
Sauce
- ⅓ cup water, cold
- 4 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ cup oyster sauce
- 4 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine - see note 2
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
To Tenderise the Chicken
- Slice the chicken into thin strips across the grain and place in a non-metallic bowl.1 lb / 450 g chicken breast
- Sprinkle with the baking soda and gently mix, so all the chicken is coated.1 tablespoon baking soda
- Set the chicken aside for 15 minutes.
- Rinse the chicken exceptionally well and then pat it dry with kitchen paper. (See note 3)
Prepare the sauce
- Mix the water and cornstarch in a small jug, and then add the oyster sauce, sugar, cooking wine, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Set to one side until needed.⅓ cup / 80 ml water, cold4 teaspoon cornstarch½ cup / 120 ml oyster sauce4 teaspoons light brown sugar2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine 2 teaspoons sesame oil½ tablespoons hoisin sauce½ teaspoon black pepper
- While the chicken is tenderizing, cook the broccoli.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add in the broccoli and a the boiling water.1 lb / 450 g broccoli florets¼ cup / 60 ml water
- Cover the broccoli and steam for 2 minutes (or to your desired doneness, you may need more water if you want your broccoli more cooked). The water should all have evaporated—transfer the broccoli to a plate.
To make the stir fry
- Place the skillet back over high heat and heat for at least 1 minute. Add the oil, and once it is shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer.2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cook, without touching, for 2 minutes, then stir and cook for a further 2 minutes minute.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and stir well.
- Stir in the thinly sliced garlic and grated ginger.3 garlic cloves - peeled and thinly sliced½ teaspoon grated ginger
- Immediately give the sauce a good stir and add it to the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Notes
- Baking Soda is also called Bicarb, Bicarbonate of Soda, and Sodium Bicarbonate.
- Chinese Cooking Wine/Chinese Rice Wine - not to be mistaken for rice wine vinegar!!! You can sub in dry sherry if you like.
- Ensure you wash the chicken well to remove any traces of baking soda. It is incredible at tenderizing meat but tastes terrible, so you want to remove it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1817mg
(76%)
Potassium
819mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
742IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
103mg
(114%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1817mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 819mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 742IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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