Description
Chicken and Broccoli is a vibrant, savory dish that blends tender chicken with crisp broccoli, providing a nutritious meal that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 cup broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, baking soda, and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the marinade and allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine chicken broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar or honey, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add broccoli florets and grated ginger; stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in water and cover with a lid; steam for another 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a splash of oil if necessary and increase heat to medium-high. Sear the marinated chicken pieces for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the garlic sauce over the chicken and stir gently to coat. Allow to simmer as the sauce thickens. Add the cooked broccoli back into the skillet and toss everything together.
- Serve immediately over steamed white rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. Both white and dark meat chicken can be used depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg