Ginger Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Ginger Chicken
Description
This Ginger Chicken recipe uses bite-sized chicken breast pieces stir-fried with small broccoli florets, fresh minced ginger, and garlic. The sauce blends oyster sauce, chicken broth or water, granulated sugar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch to create a savory, slightly thickened coating for the ingredients. The ginger and garlic give a fresh aromatic base, while the oyster sauce delivers rich umami depth.
The method involves quickly cooking broccoli until just tender, followed by searing seasoned chicken pieces to a golden brown. The cooked broccoli is combined back, and the sauce is added and heated until it thickens, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated. This technique yields moist chicken with tender-crisp broccoli in a glossy sauce.
Serve the Ginger Chicken immediately, allowing the sauce to maintain its shine and texture. It works well alongside steamed rice for a balanced meal. Because the sauce thickens quickly, it should be served right after preparation to maintain the preferred texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets small
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth can also use water, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
- Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the broccoli mixture back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
- In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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