Description
This Chinese Chicken and Broccoli stir fry is the perfect answer to your weeknight dinner dilemmas. With tender chicken breast, vibrant broccoli florets, and a savory sauce infused with garlic and ginger, this dish brings the authentic flavors of your favorite takeout into your kitchen in under 30 minutes. It’s not just quick; it’s also healthy, packed with protein and nutrients, making it a family-friendly choice that satisfies without the extra calories. Serve it over fluffy white rice or in a wrap for a delightful meal that’s both delicious and versatile. Enjoy the ease of one-pan cooking while savoring every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- ⅔ cup soy sauce (light sodium)
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1½ tablespoons ginger (minced)
- 2½ tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken breast in water, Shaoxing cooking wine, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, water, sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Push chicken to one side, add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté briefly, then add broccoli and cook together for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture, stir well to combine, and cook for an additional minute until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg