Chicken And Broccoli stir-fry is a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Juicy chicken combined with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce beats takeout any day, plus it’s budget-friendly!
Ingredients
Chicken marinade:
- 1 lb chicken breast, skinless boneless (or chicken thighs)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tbsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Stir fry sauce:
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup chicken stock
Stir fry:
- 1 large broccoli crown, chopped into florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ inch ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Step 1: Slice chicken thinly against the grain; marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Step 3: In a heated pan with oil, cook chicken until done; remove from pan.
Step 4: Add ginger, garlic, broccoli to the pan; add water and cook until broccoli is bright green.
Step 5: Push broccoli to the side; pour in the sauce, simmer until thick.
Step 6: Add cooked chicken, toss everything together, and serve!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I prepare this dish in advance?
Yes, store it in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.
2. Can I use a different protein?
Yes, you can substitute chicken with beef, pork, or shrimp.
3. Why isn’t my chicken tender?
Make sure to marinate properly and slice against the grain.
4. Can I make the sauce saucier?
Double the sauce ingredients if you prefer more sauce.
5. How do I cook the broccoli without parboiling?
Use water to steam it directly in the pan while stir-frying.
30 Minute Chicken And Broccoli
Ingredients
Chicken marinade:
- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tbsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Stir fry sauce:
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup chicken stock
Stir fry:
- 1 large broccoli crown chopped into florets
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ inch ginger peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Slice chicken thinly against the grain; marinate for 15 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- In a heated pan with oil, cook chicken until done; remove from pan.
- Add ginger, garlic, broccoli to the pan; add water and cook until broccoli is bright green.
- Push broccoli to the side; pour in the sauce, simmer until thick.
- Add cooked chicken, toss everything together, and serve!