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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 hour
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Dana

Ingredients

chicken marinade

  • 1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

stir fry sauce

stir fry

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil for frying
  • marinated chicken
  • 2 crowns broccoli (1 pound) cut broccoli florets only
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

Marinate chicken:

  • Slice chicken breast in thin slices. Marinate chicken with ginger, salt, sugar, chicken bouillon, corn starch, water and olive oil. Mix well.

Prepare for stir fry

  • Make sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon, corn starch, and water. Set aside.
  • Wash broccoli florets. Cut and use the florets only. Set dry.
  • (Skip this step if you like crunchy broccoli!) I like my broccoli on the softer side so I cook them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before stir-frying. Set aside.

Stir fry

  • On medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Fry marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes until cooked. Tip: the chicken doesn't need to be golden brown, only cooked. Take out of pan when cooked and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add some oil and minced garlic. Then, add broccoli, chicken and sauce. Mix together and cook for one more minute until sauce has thickened.
  • Serve with hot rice. Hope you enjoy!

Notes

  • Plan Ahead:  Prepare the chicken marinade and the broccoli before stir-frying. The stir-fry process is less than 8 minutes and you will need to have all your sauces prepped to ensure that your food doesn't burn.
  • Cook some rice at the same time: The chicken and broccoli tastes savory and is best served with the rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Rice and this stir fry are the perfect pair!
  • Marinating the chicken: If you have extra time, marinating the chicken makes this dish extra delicious. You can marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to stir frying to elevate the flavors of the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1989mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg