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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Savory Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry for Quick Weeknight Meals

This Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and healthy meal, ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs sliced
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda for marinating
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce for marinating
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to balance flavors
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional, for drizzling

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix sliced chicken thighs with low sodium soy sauce and baking soda. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken, and cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned.
  4. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add broccoli and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet with broccoli, pour over sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil, serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

High heat cooking helps maintain juiciness in chicken. Adjust broccoli cooking time based on preference for tenderness.

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