Description
This Ultimate Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are cooked with crisp broccoli in a savory and slightly sweet soy-based sauce, creating a classic Asian-inspired dish that is both nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy way to elevate your dinner with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- Steam the broccoli. Add the broccoli florets and chicken broth or water to the pan. Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Combine and stir-fry. Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli, then stir-fry everything together for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
- Serve. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, if desired, to complete the meal.
Notes
- For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Broccoli can be replaced with other vegetables like bok choy or snap peas.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar for preferred sweetness level.
- To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets and pre-minced garlic.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal.
