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A steaming bowl of tender chicken and bright green broccoli in a glossy brown sauce over white rice.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 1 tablespoon wate r
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, oyster sauce, and brown sugar to create the sauce base.
  2. In a separate small cup, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  4. Add broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water, cover and steam for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp; remove from pan.
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and stir-fry chicken strips until browned and cooked through.
  6. Add minced garlic and ginger to the chicken and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour the sauce base into the pan and bring to a simmer.
  8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  9. Return the broccoli to the pan and toss to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
  10. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve immediately.