Description
A quick and flavorful chicken and broccoli stir-fry that combines tender chicken slices with crisp broccoli florets in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and aromatics. This easy skillet meal is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Set the sauce mixture aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- Steam the broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and the chicken broth or water to the skillet. Cover the pan and steam the broccoli for 2–3 minutes until it becomes tender-crisp.
- Combine and finish cooking: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Stir-fry everything together for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat the ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and broccoli hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles to complete the meal.
Notes
- Adjust the brown sugar in the sauce to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- If you prefer spicier flavors, add a dash of red pepper flakes or chili sauce when cooking the garlic and ginger.
- Make sure not to overcook the broccoli; it should remain crisp to preserve its nutrients and texture.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
