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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

October 16, 2021

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chicken and broccoli stir fry

Chicken and broccoli stir fry is served at many Chinese-American restaurants. I would consider this a classic dish (along with beef and broccoli). There are many chicken and broccoli dishes out there, but what makes this recipe different is the tender chicken! The chicken marinade is my dad’s recipe.

how to make chinese chicken and broccoli sauce

The sauce is quite simple and is added toward the end of stir frying. See ingredients below for the sauce. Once the chicken and broccoli is cooked, add the sauce and stir fry for one more minute.

chicken and broccoli stir fry

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

The two recipes for Chicken and Brocolli & Beef and Broccoli are very similar. The difference is the marinade. Afterwards, we will be adding some baking soda to tenderize the beef and some soy sauce. The ingredients and measurements for the beef and broccoli recipe will be listed below and in the recipe card.

Beef Marinade Ingredients:

  • beef tenderloin or beef chuck, thinly sliced
  • ginger
  • salt
  • sugar
  • chicken bouillon
  • corn starch
  • baking soda
  • white pepper
  • water
  • olive oil

For the beef version, marinade with the following ingredients: thinly sliced beef, ginger, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, corn starch, baking soda, white pepper, water and light olive oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.

Ingredients you need for your chicken and broccoli:

Chicken marinade:

  • chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • ginger
  • salt
  • sugar
  • chicken bouillon
  • corn starch
  • water
  • olive oil

Stir fry:

  • garlic
  • ginger
  • broccoli
  • marinated chicken
  • vegetable oil
  • sauce:
    • soy sauce
    • oyster sauce
    • sugar
    • chicken bouillon
    • corn starch
    • water

Steps to make the chicken and broccoli:

Marinate chicken:

  • Step 1. Chicken version: marinate chicken with 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1 tablespoon corn starch, 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon light olive oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.
  • If you want to make the beef version, marinade with the following ingredients: thinly sliced beef, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1 tablespoon corn starch, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, pinch of white pepper, 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon light olive oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.

Prepare for stir fry:

  • Step 2. Make sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1/2 tablespoon corn starch, and 2 tablespoons water. Set aside.
  • Step 3. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until desired tenderness. Set aside.

Stir fry:

  • Step 4. Heat pan to high heat. When it gets hot, add 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, ginger and broccoli. Fry for 1-2 minutes and set aside.
  • Step 5. In the same pan, fry marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on high heat until cooked. Once chicken is cooked, add broccoli and sauce. Cook for one more minute.
  • Step 6. Serve with hot rice. Hope you enjoy!

You have to try this chicken and broccoli stir fry if you’re a fan of chinese takeout! It’s a classic dish with the perfect flavor.

chicken and broccoli stir fry
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Tender chicken with stir fry broccoli is fragrant and chinese takeout classic!
Prep Time1 hr
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: healthy chinese chicken recipes, stir fry

Ingredients

chicken marinade

  • 1 chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

stir fry

  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 thinly sliced ginger
  • 2 stalks broccoli cut broccoli florets only
  • marinated chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying

sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • ½ tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoon water

*Beef Marinade* – OPTIONAL

  • ½ pound beef tenderloin or beef chuck thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of white pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

marinate chicken:

  • Marinate chicken with ginger, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, corn starch, water and light olive oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.
  • For the beef version, marinade with the following ingredients: thinly sliced beef, ginger, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, corn starch, baking soda, white pepper, water and light olive oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.

prepare for stir fry

  • Make sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon, corn starch, and water. Set aside.
  • Cook broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until desired tenderness. Set aside.

stir fry

  • Cook broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until desired tenderness. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, fry marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on high heat until cooked. Once chicken is cooked, add broccoli and sauce. Cook for one more minute.
  • Serve with hot rice. Hope you enjoy!

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Notes

Beef Marinade
  • ½ pound beef tenderloin or beef chuck, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbs ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 tbs corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of white pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbs olive oil
For the beef version, marinade with the following ingredients: thinly sliced beef, ginger, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, corn starch, baking soda, white pepper, water and light olive oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.

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