Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry
Calories: 21
Adjust Servings Here: 4 Servings
Description
Do you want to make a yummy chicken stir-fry in less than 15 minutes? This recipe is simple and easy to follow. It's made in one pan and requires only a handful of ingredients. This chicken broccoli stir-fry will become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Chicken and veggies
- 1 lb (450 g) Chicken boneless breast or thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb (450 g) Broccoli
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil divided
- 4 cloves Garlic divided thinly sliced
- 1 inch Ginger thinly sliced
- ½ large Onion sliced and layers separated
- ¼ cup Parsley (or cilantro)
- ½ cup (65 g) Cashew nuts
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt or less if using regular soy sauce
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- 2 Scallions Green onions, chopped
Stir fry sauce
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce I use low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce I use low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Chilly sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar or honey
- ½ tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Water
Instructions
- Prep the chicken - Clean, wash, and pat dry the chicken. Then, Cut it into bite-size cubes or long strips.Pro tip - Cut the chicken into small pieces so they cook quickly and can be eaten without being cut.
- Broccoli - Heat the wok or large skillet on medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of oil, sliced garlic, and chopped broccoli. Saute for 2 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water. Cook until the broccoli is almost tender. Remove from the pan and set aside. Pro tip - Adding a few tablespoons of water will help the broccoli cook evenly without getting burnt on the bottom. Broccoli florets take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook.
- Chicken - To the same wok or skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic, ginger, and onions, followed by the chicken. Stir fry the chicken until it is no longer pink and almost cooked. Pro tip - The chicken breasts will take about 6 minutes to cook, while the thighs will take 8 minutes.
- Sauces - Next, add all the sauces: light and dark soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, and brown sugar. Season with kosher salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then add it to the stir fry. Pro tip - Use less salt in the beginning, as some of these sauces contain salt. Then, taste and adjust as necessary.
- Assemble - Return the broccoli to the pan and toss everything well to combine. Pro tip - By now, the chicken and broccoli should have been cooked, so do not overcook them. Otherwise, the broccoli will lose its color and crispness.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning. Finally, add the parsley or cilantro and scallions.
- Serve immediately over boiled noodles, steamed rice, or on its own.
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