CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI (CHINESE TAKEOUT STYLE)

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An easy chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe that yields juicy chicken and crisp broccoli in a rich brown sauce, just like the one at a Chinese restaurant. {Gluten-Free Adaptable}

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast ((or thigh))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 head broccoli (, chopped into bite-sized florets)
2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
4 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (, minced)

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken against the grain into thin bite-size pieces, no thicker than 1/4" (1/2 cm), transfer into a medium-size bowl. Add the marinade ingredients. Stir to mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir to mix well.
  • Bring 1/3 cup of water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cover. Steam until the broccoli just turns tender and the water evaporates, about 40 to 50 seconds. Transfer the broccoli to a plate. Wipe the pan with a paper towel held in a pair of tongs if there's any water left.
  • Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Spread the chicken in the skillet in a single layer. Allow to cook without touching for 30 seconds, or until the bottom side is browned. Flip to cook the other side for a few seconds. Stir and cook until the surface is lightly charred and the inside is still pink.
  • Add the garlic and ginger. Stir a few times to release the flavor and fragrance.
  • Return the broccoli to the pan. Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely and pour it into the skillet. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer everything to a plate immediately.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice or boiled noodles as a main dish.

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