Chinese Chicken And Broccoli

Why We Love This Easy Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

We are big fans of all kinds of meals that include broccoli with chicken… From decadent chicken and broccoli slow cooker lasagna and hearty chicken and broccoli with quinoa, to Southwest detox chicken soup and skinny creamy chicken broccoli soup, I just can’t get enough of this savory combo! Similar to our favorite Hunan chicken stir fry, this easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a healthy Asian chicken stir fry dish loaded with protein and plenty of veggie goodness! It’s fast and simple to make with fresh broccoli florets, lean chicken breasts, and a super flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce. Here we use a classic technique known as velveting the chicken – coating and resting the strips of chicken in baking soda – to make ultra-tender chicken. But even with this practically effortless step the entire recipe takes less than 40 minutes, from start to finish! The flavor of homemade chicken broccoli stir fry recipe is better than Chinese takeout and is sure to be a big hit with the family. Serve it with rice (or low carb dishes) and your favorite Asian-style sides for a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal any night of the week.

Ingredients You Need

Sesame oil – for a nutty flavor, or other high-heat and neutral oil for stir-frying, like canola oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil Chicken breast – boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin Baking soda – to velvet the chicken Broccoli florets – chopped to uniform size Onion – peeled and chopped Oyster sauce – or hoisin sauce Soy sauce – regular or low sodium Cornstarch – to make a gluten-free yet thick stir fry sauce Brown sugar – light brown sugar is sweet, but not overwhelming Ground ginger – you can use fresh ginger, peeled and grated Garlic powder – for a nice mellow, earthy flavor Sesame seeds – optional to garnish

How to Make Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Note: This process softens the chicken pieces so they are extremely tender, like at an Asian restaurant. But you can skip velveting, if you want to make this whole dish in 30 minutes or less. Once the broccoli is cooked, but still slightly firm, turn off the heat. Get the Complete (Printable) Asian Chicken with Broccoli Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy! Pro Tip: If the sauce thickens too much, add ¼ cup of water to thin out the sauce.

Recipe Variations

You can make this dish with rich and fatty chicken thighs, if you prefer. Use boneless and skinless thighs cut into thin slices. Velveting is an optional step, but does make the chicken feel soft and delicate. You can skip velveting the chicken if you don’t have time. To make this Asian chicken and broccoli recipe without oyster sauce simply leave it out and substitute hoisin, or more soy sauce instead. If you want to use frozen broccoli, first cook it per the package instructions. Meanwhile, make the rest of this recipe as directed. Then stir the cooked broccoli into the sauce with the cooked chicken, cook together for one minute, and turn off the heat. You are here for a chicken and broccoli recipe, obviously. But you can use other veggies like zucchini, sliced mushrooms, cauliflower, snap peas, snow peas, green beans, carrots, asparagus, or chopped bell peppers, if you like!

Serving Suggestions

Pair this classic Chinese chicken and broccoli recipe with fluffy white rice, fried rice, or hearty brown rice. For a lighter dish, serve alongside low-carb roasted cauliflower rice or cauliflower fried rice! Make it a full meal and enjoy with any of these delicious Asian-inspired side dishes:

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