Chicken and Broccoli (VIDEO)

Chicken and Broccoli on a plate with rice.

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Chicken and Broccoli (VIDEO)

Chicken and Broccoli has been one of my MOST requested recipes! It's perfect for all of us trying to eat healthier in the new year (myself included) without compromising on taste!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

1 lb chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp shaoxing wine
1 tbsp neutral oil I used avocado oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch

Sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp msg
1/2 cup chicken stock low sodium
1 tbsp cornstarch

Vegetables & Aromatics

5 cloves garlic chopped
1 inch ginger chopped
2 cups broccoli florets

Oils

1 tsp sesame oil
1 cup neutral oil for frying chicken and aromatics

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Instructions

Cut chicken breast into 1" pieces and marinate with white pepper, salt, shaoxing wine, avocado oil, sesame oil, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
Premix the sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, sugar, msg, chicken stock, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until combined and set aside.
Chop garlic and ginger and set aside, then cut broccoli to similar size pieces as the chicken.
In a pot of boiling water, blanch broccoli for 45 seconds and remove and drain thoroughly.
In a hot pan over high heat, heat 1 cup of neutral oil until smoking (about 450F), then carefully drop the chicken in the oil and cook the chicken for 1-2 minutes until pieces are just cooked through. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
Remove all but 2 tbsp of frying oil in the pan, then add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 15 seconds.
Add the premixed sauce and stir combine. The sauce will thicken after just a few seconds (refer to video for sauce consistency).
Add back chicken and broccoli and toss to combine. Finish with a tsp of sesame oil, give it a final mix and serve with freshly steamed rice. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Cut chicken and broccoli into similar sizes so everything cooks evenly, look more cohesive, and allows for better mouthfeel! Substitute with chicken thighs if you prefer.

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is one of those recipes that comes together extremely quickly - the key is having your ingredients prepped and in bowls right next to your wok or pan!

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Because Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is not coated in a batter, you won't have to worry about the texture changing when refrigerated! This is great for meal prepping.

Reheat in the microwave until warmed through, or in a hot pan/wok for a couple minutes (add a little bit of water to loosen up any pieces that stuck together and to help 'steam' the dish).

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