Description
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Chicken and Broccoli (Chinese Takeout Style) right in your kitchen. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken breast stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory garlic sauce, offering a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home cooking repertoire. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or sauces to create a unique twist every time you make it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken for 5-7 minutes until cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken and add broccoli. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth in a bowl; pour over the mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg