Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Chinese Chicken and Broccoli, a quick stir-fry that captures the essence of your favorite takeout. This dish features tender chicken slices, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce that will leave your taste buds craving more. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, you can whip up this delightful meal in just 30 minutes. Serve it over rice or noodles, and enjoy a nutritious dinner that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- ⅔ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1½ tablespoons minced ginger
- Toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine sliced chicken with water, Shaoxing cooking wine, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, water, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil in another bowl.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Stir-fry vegetables: In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Combine: Return chicken to the pan, pour in sauce, and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute to thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg