Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 22 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 37 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the savory flavors of this delightful Chinese Chicken and Broccoli recipe. Tender strips of chicken are paired with crisp broccoli and aromatic spices to create a dish that’s both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for a quick lunch or snack, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among both beginner cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 green onions
- 1 carrot
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 10 ounces broccoli
- 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 95
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 27.2mg
- Sodium: 143.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.9g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 11.6g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a medium glass bowl, toss the chicken strips with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions and carrots.
- Mince the garlic and gingerroot.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the black bean sauce, minced garlic, gingerroot, and sugar until well combined. Set aside for later use.
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Cooking:
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken strips and cook until they turn white and are cooked through. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare the Broccoli:
- In the same skillet, reheat it and add the chicken broth.
- Add the broccoli florets and sliced carrots to the skillet, cover, and cook for about 1 minute or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Final Assembly:
- Return the cooked chicken strips to the skillet.
- Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and add the sliced green onions.
- Cook and stir everything together for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once everything is heated through and well combined, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve the Chinese Chicken and Broccoli hot as a standalone dish or over a bed of steamed rice for a more substantial meal.
- Garnish with additional sliced green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
- Enjoy the delicious flavors of this homemade Chinese favorite with family and friends!
Tips:
- For added heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or drizzle with Sriracha sauce before serving.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables in this dish based on your preferences. Snow peas, bell peppers, or mushrooms would make tasty additions.
- Make a double batch of the sauce and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week for quick and easy meal prep.
- Serve leftovers wrapped in a warm tortilla or mixed with cooked noodles for a delicious and filling lunch option.
