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Chicken & Broccoli

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Jenny
Chicken and broccoli is a classic Chinese takeout dish! This recipe is straight out of my parents' restaurant with a secret on how to make the chicken ultra tender. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Entrée
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Brown Sauce

  • 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon msg optional
  • 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon shaoxing wine
  • ¼ cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon scallions, white parts only thinly sliced

Corn Starch Slurry

  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix chicken, oil, baking soda, corn starch, and salt to tenderize the chicken. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the broccoli. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • In a large skillet or wok on high heat, add 2 tbsp. oil and sear the chicken for 1 minute on each side in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Toss in the broccoli and brown sauce and cook for 1 minute. Mix the corn starch slurry and add to the chicken and broccoli. Stir immediately and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce is thickened.

Notes

  • To easily slice the chicken into thin pieces, place the chicken breast in the freezer for 1 hour or until partially frozen.
  • Adjust the thickness of the sauce to your liking, add a splash of water if it's too thick or  more cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1555mgPotassium: 809mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 103mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
Keyword broccoli, chicken, Stir Fry
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