Description
Chicken and Broccoli (Chinese Takeout Style) is a delightful stir-fry that captures the essence of your favorite Chinese restaurant dish. This quick and easy recipe features tender slices of chicken breast stir-fried with vibrant broccoli florets in a savory garlic sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Packed with lean protein and nutritious vegetables, this dish is not only healthy but also highly customizable to suit your taste. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that brings comfort right to your dining table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, season thinly sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch; set aside for 10 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken and broccoli to the skillet; mix soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and chicken broth together and pour over the mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened; finish with sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg