Easy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

5g protein · 17 min · 349 kcal

Easy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

A chicken and broccoli stir fry cooked in a simple savory sauce. It's ready in less than 20 minutes. Busy, but still want homemade Chinese? This easy recipe is for you!

17 min2 servings349 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 heaping cups broccoli, chopped bite size
  • 3/4 pound skinless boneless chicken breast, chopped bite size
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil. When the oil is hot, add the sliced chicken and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Leave the heat on and transfer the chicken to a plate. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the remaining peanut oil, garlic, and ginger to the pan, and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the broccoli, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the cornstarch and water mixture and keep stirring until the sauce thickens.

  6. 6

    Turn the heat off, stir in the sesame oil and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with noodles or rice.

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