Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Directions
- 1Cut 1 and 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.
- 2Measure out 4 cups of broccoli florets.
- 3Mince 2 cloves of garlic and grate 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger.
- 4Combine 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in a bowl.
- 5Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined and set aside.
- 6Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 7Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 8Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 9If needed, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet.
- 10Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 11Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir fry for about 3 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 12If you prefer softer broccoli, add a tablespoon or two of water and cover the skillet for a couple of minutes to steam it.
- 13Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- 14Whisk the sauce again, then pour it over the chicken and broccoli.
- 15Stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 16Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- steamed rice or noodles
- sesame seeds
- chopped green onions
Equipment
large skilletwok
Tips
- You can use fresh or frozen broccoli. If using frozen, make sure to thaw it first.
- If you prefer softer broccoli, you can add a tablespoon or two of water and cover the skillet for a couple of minutes to steam it.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
- Garnish with some sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
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