Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
37 mins
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Servings
4 - 6 servings
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
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It's easy to whip up this healthy Chinese food favorite with juicy pieces of stir-fry chicken breast and tender fresh broccoli florets, all cooked together in a savory Asian-inspired sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup oyster sauce or hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Velvet the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thin slivers. Place them in a bowl. Sprinkle the top with baking soda then toss the chicken pieces to coat and baking soda. Allow the chicken to rest in the baking soda for at least 20 minutes but up to 30 minutes. This softens the chicken pieces so they are extremely tender like at an Asian restaurant. Once the chicken has rested in the baking soda, rinse it well with cold water. Then dump off the excess water and allow the chicken pieces to dry out. *Velveting the chicken is an optional step, but does make the chicken feel soft and delicate. You can skip it if you don’t have time.
- Meanwhile, chop the broccoli into 1-1 ½ inch florets. Chopped the onion into 1 inch pieces.
- For the Stir Fry Sauce: Set out a small bowl and combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Once the chicken pieces are mostly dry, set a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Pour the sesame oil into the pan. Once hot, add the onion to the pan. Stir and sear the onions for 1 minute, then add the chicken pieces to the pan.
- Stir fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the broccoli florets and sauce mixture to the pan. Gently toss so that the broccoli is covered in the simmering sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the broccoli florets are just barely cooked through. If the sauce thickens too much, add ¼ cup of water to thin out the sauce. Once the broccoli is cooked, but still slightly firm, turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm.
Notes
- Let the dish cool completely before transferring to airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8oz
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
2679mg
(112%)
Potassium
1305mg
(37%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1112IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
157mg
(174%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2679mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 1305mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1112IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 157mg | 174% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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