Chinese Chicken And Broccoli (Print Format)

Tender chicken and crisp broccoli tossed in rich brown sauce for a fast, satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
02 - 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch

→ Sauce

06 - 1/4 cup oyster sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
08 - 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
11 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
12 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Stir Fry

14 - 1-2 heads (1 lb) broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
15 - 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (~4-5 cloves)
16 - 2 teaspoons ginger, minced

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast, Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, chicken stock, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large skillet, bring about 1/3 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, cover, and steam until slightly tender and water evaporates, about 45-50 seconds. Transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
04 - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Spread the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes until browned on one side. Flip and cook for another minute until lightly charred with a slightly pink center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
05 - In the cleaned skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauteing until lightly browned and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
06 - Add the broccoli and cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss together and saute for 1 minute.
07 - Stir the reserved sauce to ensure cornstarch is well mixed. Pour into the skillet, tossing everything until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and broccoli.
08 - Serve immediately with rice and garnish with green onions if desired.

# Tips:

01 - Prepare all ingredients before starting the cooking process for a smooth workflow.
02 - Ensure chicken slices are at least 1/4 inch thick to avoid overcooking.
03 - Steam broccoli directly in a skillet to save time and minimize cleanup.
04 - Ensure the skillet is properly heated before searing chicken for optimal browning.
05 - Adjust oil quantity based on the type of skillet used (nonstick vs. cast iron).
06 - Re-mix the sauce before adding to redistribute cornstarch for consistency.

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