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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Make this easy Chinese favorite at home -Made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey it's cheaper and much more flavorful than takeout.
Course Main
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Chicken and Broccoli recipe, Chinese Chicken & Broccoli, Chinese Food
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 408
Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of Broccoli cut into florets
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1½ lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 green/spring onions trimmed and sliced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce or oyster sauce for less sweetness
  • 3 Tablespoons light soy sauce (extra to taste)
  • 6 Tablespoons honey approximately
  • 6 Tablespoons hot water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Steam or sauté the broccoli to the softness just a bit firmer than you prefer & set aside.
  • Heat a wok over a high heat and add a bit of oil. Add the chicken and brown on all sides to seal the meat. Remove the chicken and set aside. 
  • Fry the garlic, spring onion and ginger for 30 seconds in the hot wok, adding a little more oil if necessary, tossing now and then.
  • Put the chicken back in the wok. Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and the hot water and bring to a boil. Drizzle with some of the honey, cover, and simmer, turning & drizzling with honey now and again for 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce reduced.
  • Add the broccoli and toss with the sauce until cooked through

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Notes

  • Prepare all the ingredients before heating the wok.  When making a stir-fry, things move quickly. Have everything cut and measured before you start,
  • Set the heat high. Heat your pan or wok before adding the oil.  This step will help prevent sticking to the pan.
  • Once the oil is added, spread it around the pan to coat it well. Choose an oil with a high smoke point. Like Vegetable or Peanut.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce: Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in with  1 tablespoon of cold water and stir until smooth paste forms.  Stir into the simmering sauce bring to a boil and simmer just until any starchy taste has been cooked away.

Nutrition

Calories: 408 | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 137.8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg