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Authentic Chinese Chicken & Broccoli Recipe

  • Author: Nora Sinclair
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Craving a quick, healthy, and mouthwatering dinner idea? This Authentic Chinese Chicken & Broccoli is the perfect answer. Packed with tender chicken bites, fresh crisp broccoli, and a deliciously savory-sweet stir-fry sauce, it’s one of those easy recipes that will quickly become a weeknight favorite. Ideal for anyone looking for healthy dinner ideas, quick lunch prep, or just simple food ideas that feel comforting and satisfying. With aromatic garlic and ginger enhancing every bite, this dish delivers a takeout-style experience at home. Whether you’re cooking for family or meal prepping, it’s one of the best dinner ideas you’ll keep returning to!

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

4 cups broccoli florets, blanched or steamed

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 cup chicken broth or water

Salt & pepper to taste

Sesame seeds & chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and season lightly with salt and pepper. Optional: marinate with soy sauce and cornstarch for extra flavor.
  2. Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1–2 minutes until vibrant green. Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch slurry.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet or wok. Stir-fry chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add remaining oil to pan, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return chicken to pan, add broccoli, and pour in the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
  7. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken and broccoli.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

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