Description
Enjoy the flavors of Chinese takeout at home with this delicious Chicken and Broccoli recipe. Tender chicken and crisp broccoli coated in a savory sauce, perfect served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thigh)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken into thin pieces, mix with marinade, and let sit.
- Make the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Steam the Broccoli: Cook broccoli in a skillet until tender, then set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the chicken in the skillet, then add garlic and ginger.
- Finish the Dish: Add sauce and broccoli back to the pan, cook until thickened.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Make sure to slice the chicken thinly for quick cooking.
- You can adjust the sauce’s sweetness and saltiness to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken and Broccoli, Chinese Takeout Style, Asian Recipe, Easy Dinner
