Asian Chicken and Broccoli is a delicious and healthy stir-fry dish that combines tender pieces of chicken, crisp broccoli florets, and a savory, homemade Asian-inspired sauce. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of Asia in the comfort of your own kitchen. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Chicken and Broccoli
Asian Chicken and Broccoli is a delicious and healthy stir-fry dish that combines tender pieces of chicken, crisp broccoli florets, and a savory, homemade Asian-inspired sauce. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of Asia in the comfort of your own kitchen. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Chicken and Broccoli:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2-3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil (if using). Set aside.
- In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. This will be used to thicken the sauce later.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they become bright green and slightly tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the broccoli.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Stir everything together and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the dish for garnish, if desired.
- Serve the Asian Chicken and Broccoli hot over steamed rice or cooked noodles.
Notes
This Asian Chicken and Broccoli stir-fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together the goodness of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce with hints of ginger and garlic. It's a perfect weeknight dinner option for those craving a taste of Asian cuisine at home.
