Chicken & Broccoli
A quick and flavorful Chicken & Broccoli stir-fry made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a savory soy-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and better than takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Sesame seeds, optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat your wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Let it marinate while preparing the rest.
- Add vegetable oil to the hot pan, stir-fry chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
- Return chicken to the pan. In a bowl, whisk remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, water or broth, brown sugar, ground ginger, and cornstarch.
- Pour sauce into pan and stir until chicken and broccoli are coated and sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use pre-chopped broccoli to save time.
- Swap oyster sauce with hoisin or soy sauce if needed.
- Great for leftovers and meal prep.
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