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Delicious Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry: An Easy Takeout Favorite

Chicken and Broccoli

Stirfried Chicken with broccoli florets in a delicious sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsps sesame oil for frying
  • 3 small garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup hoisin
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine optional but recommended
  • cup sugar
  • 2 tbsps corn starch
  • 2 tbsps cold water

Instructions
 

  • Could you start by slicing the chicken into thin slices? You can freeze it for 30 minutes to make it easier to slice. Then, add sliced chicken to a large bowl. Next, add baking soda, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and cold water. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large wok, add 1 tbsp of sesame oil, and sear the chicken on medium high heat, mixing occasionally, until it is golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same wok where you cooked the chicken, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and cook the garlic until fragrant. Then, add soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Mix everything together. In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a cornstarch slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce, mix well, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, and mix. Serve with favorite sauce! Enjoy hot.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for added flavor. Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers. For a spicier kick, mix in sriracha. Always taste and adjust the sauce before serving.