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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Savory Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry for Easy Weeknight Wins

Quick and nutritious Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry serves as an easy weeknight meal bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast or Thigh Tenderized chicken breast preferred
  • 3 cups Broccoli Can mix in bell peppers or carrots
  • 3 cloves Garlic Avoid using a garlic press
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions recommended
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Primary flavor foundation
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Sweetness and depth
  • 2 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine (Shaoxing) Substitutes: dry sherry or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch Essential for thickening sauce
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil Prefer toasted version for deeper flavor
  • 2 tbsp Water Can use chicken broth for more flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preparing the chicken for your Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry. If using chicken breast, toss it lightly with baking soda and let it sit for about 20 minutes. If you're using chicken thighs, you can skip this step.
  2. While the chicken is tenderizing, steam or boil the broccoli until it's bright green and tender but still firm, approximately 3-4 minutes. Drain it well and set it aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cornflour and light soy sauce, whisking until smooth and lump-free. Add in the remaining sauce ingredients: oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and a splash of water.
  4. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing for about 10 seconds until fragrant and golden.
  5. Add the tenderized chicken to the hot skillet, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through.
  6. Stir in the pre-cooked broccoli alongside the sauce mixture, letting everything cook together for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and serve your Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry immediately, over steamed rice or cauliflower rice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding in the skillet. Adjust sauce consistency as preferred.

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