Description
Sizzling Chinese chicken and broccoli stir fry delivers bold flavors that dance across your palate with authentic Asian-inspired zest. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken combine in a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (300 grams) broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (finely chopped)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Cooking spray (to prevent sticking)
Instructions
- Craft a silky, flavor-packed sauce by whisking together soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Ignite a nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, creating a light mist of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Introduce chicken pieces alongside minced garlic and ginger, rapidly stirring to ensure even browning and developing a rich, caramelized exterior within 2-3 minutes.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the golden chicken, thoroughly coating each morsel and allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Reduce heat to low, covering the skillet to trap moisture and allow gentle simmering for 5 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Tumble broccoli florets into the simmering mixture, ensuring each piece gets luxuriously coated with the developing sauce.
- Continue cooking, covered, for an additional 5 minutes until broccoli reaches a vibrant, tender-crisp texture.
- Create a quick cornstarch slurry using remaining chicken broth, then pour into the skillet while continuously stirring to transform the sauce into a glossy, thick consistency.
- Remove from heat and artfully serve over steamed rice or noodles, allowing the aromatic dish to showcase its complex layers of flavor.
Notes
- Quick and easy weeknight meal that’s packed with protein and nutrients in just 20 minutes.
- Perfectly balanced stir fry with tender chicken and crisp broccoli, creating a delicious harmony of textures.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for maximum flavor punch and authentic Asian-inspired taste.
- Cornstarch helps create a silky, glossy sauce that beautifully coats every ingredient without being too thick.
- Essential to cook chicken first at high heat to develop golden brown edges and seal in juicy tenderness.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice to absorb the savory sauce and complete the meal perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg