Description
Chicken and Broccoli (Chinese Takeout Style) is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the beloved flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant right into your kitchen. With tender pieces of chicken stir-fried to perfection alongside vibrant broccoli florets, all coated in a savory garlic sauce, this recipe is not just delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. In under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice for a complete dining experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Cooked rice for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch; let rest for 10 minutes.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain.
- In a skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat and stir-fry chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken back to skillet with blanched broccoli; combine soy sauce and broth in a bowl and pour over mixture.
- Bring to boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly; drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg