Description
A delicious and easy Chinese-American inspired stir fry featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce. This flavorful dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Stir Fry:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Stir Fry: Add the remaining oil to the skillet and stir-fry the broccoli for 3 minutes until slightly tender. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, cook for 30 seconds. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is tender. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari and check oyster and hoisin sauces for gluten content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
