Description
This Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a delicious Chinese takeout-style dish that combines tender chicken with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that can be ready in no time!
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thigh)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Stir-fry
- 1 head broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, Shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, mix oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, chicken stock, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok or skillet, add garlic and ginger. Stir in marinated chicken until cooked through. Add broccoli and sauce, stir well until the broccoli is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sauce ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg