Description
Chinese Chicken and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary delight. This recipe features tender chicken in a savory garlic sauce paired with vibrant broccoli, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for busy evenings, it can be served over rice or noodles, satisfying both cravings and nostalgia effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the broccoli and cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar. Add the chicken strips and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour in reserved marinade along with cornstarch mixture; stir continuously until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Serve over rice or noodles with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute broccoli with snap peas or bell peppers for different flavors or add cashews for crunch. For meal prep, store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.