This Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe is chicken and vegetables, cooked to perfection and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This Chinese Chicken and Broccoli is a QUICK and easy recipe loaded with juicy chicken and crisp-tender broccoli enveloped in a savory garlic, ginger stir fry sauce complimented by hot steaming rice (or go low carb with cauliflower rice).
Ingredients :
- 500 gr. Of chicken breast, remove skin and bones and cut into 1“ pieces
- 2 Cups.Of broccoli flowerets
- 1 Cup.Of chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp.Of soy sauce
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 2 Tsp.Of finely chopped ginger
- 2 Tsp.Of brown sugar
- 2 Tsp.Of cornstarch
Preparation :
- Using a cooking spray I sprayed a 12-inch nonstick skillet, and I heated over medium-high heat.
- I added the pieces of chicken breast, ginger, and chopped garlic, and fried for at least four minutes until the chicken is lightly brown.
- I added three-quarters of a cup of chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- I covered and let it simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring thrice.
- After that, I added the broccoli, I covered the skillet again and I cooked for around 5 minutes, stirring regularly until the chicken in the middle was no longer pink and the broccoli was crisp-tender.
- I mixed the remaining 1/4 cup Of chicken broth with the cornstarch, and I poured the combo over the chicken mixture.
- I cooked, stirring regularly until the sauce thickens.
- My family has already asked me to make this chicken and broccoli stir fry again soon, I think next time I will add a little variation of mushrooms and bell peppers, that’s the beauty of this style of recipe, it’s so simple to modify to your specific taste!