Chicken Broccoli
You can get this quick Chicken and Broccoli recipe on the table fast, making it the perfect new favorite for any weeknight meal. The sauce is the key because it tastes rich and savory with garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of oyster sauce for that extra depth of flavor. The tender chicken and crunchy broccoli are delicious, satisfying, and taste amazing poured over a mountain of hot, steamed rice for everyone.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken Breast (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 8 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (optional, minced)
- 1/2 cup Water
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp Cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water (to thicken the sauce)
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil optional, for that nice hint of nuttiness
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add cooking oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pan, stir-frying until it’s almost cooked through.
- Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, and let the chicken simmer for a couple of minutes. Add the black pepper powder and brown sugar, stirring well.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture well, then pour it into the pan. Let the sauce come to a gentle boil, stirring until it thickens.
- Return the blanched broccoli to the pan and let everything simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Turn off the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and give it a final toss.
- Serve hot, and enjoy this delicious, saucy chicken broccoli stir-fry!