Description
“Make this easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli stir-fry in just 25 minutes! Tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic soy sauce make for a delicious, takeout-style meal at home. Perfect for busy weeknights!”
Ingredients
Scale
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Protein & Vegetables:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
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Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or low-carb sweetener)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
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For Cooking:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp white or black pepper
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For Serving:
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower for low-carb)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice chicken into thin strips, chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, and mince garlic and ginger.
- Marinate Chicken: Mix chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Blanch Broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch broccoli for 1–2 minutes, drain, and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cook for 3–4 minutes until browned, then remove from pan.
- Cook Sauce: Add a little more oil if needed, then pour in sauce mixture. Stir and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine & Serve: Return chicken and broccoli to the pan, stir to coat in sauce, and cook for 1–2 more minutes. Serve over rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- Low-Carb/Keto: Substitute brown sugar with a low-carb sweetener and serve with cauliflower rice.
- Extra Veggies: Add bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms for more texture.
- Spicy Version: Increase red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha.
- Protein Swap: Try beef, shrimp, or tofu instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: chinese
Keywords: Chinese chicken broccoli, easy stir-fry, takeout-style chicken, homemade Chinese food, healthy chicken recipe