30-min. Easy Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Need dinner on the table fast? This easy 30-minute chicken and broccoli recipe is a fresh, simple alternative to takeout. Juicy chicken and crisp vegetables come together in a savory, aromatic sauce for a quick main the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast sliced against the grain into ¼" thick pieces
- 1 large broccoli crown cut into uniform florets
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ inch ginger sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- ¼ cup water room temperature
Chicken Marinade
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup chicken stock low-sodium
Instructions
- Combine the sliced chicken breast with the listed marinade ingredients until evenly coated. Marinate for 15-20 minutes to tenderize the meat.
- Whisk the listed stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl until the sugar fully dissolves. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until cooked through and lightly golden, then remove and set aside.
- Add the ginger, garlic, broccoli florets, and water to the same pan. Stir-fry until the water evaporates and the broccoli turns bright green and crisp-tender.
- Push the broccoli to one side of the pan and pour the sauce into the empty space. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through. Remove from heat.
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Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 983IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg