chicken broccoli stir fry
This recipe for chicken and broccoli stir fry is a classic dish of chicken sauteed with fresh broccoli florets and coated in a savory sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: chicken broccoli stir fry
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Luda huang
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onions sliced
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Chopped green onions
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and onions and cook for about 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken. garnished with chopped green onions.
Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg