Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
A delightful and healthy dish combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and flavorful sauces for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Steam or sauté the broccoli until it is just a bit firmer than you like. Set it aside.
- Heat a wok over high heat and add a bit of oil. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides to seal the meat. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Fry the garlic, spring onion, and ginger in the hot wok for about 30 seconds. You can add a little more oil if needed and toss them occasionally.
- Return the chicken to the wok. Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and hot water. Bring everything to a boil.
- Drizzle in some honey, cover the wok, and let it simmer for 7-10 minutes. Stir occasionally and drizzle more honey if you want. Cook until the chicken is done and the sauce thickens.
- Add the broccoli back to the wok and toss everything together, cooking until heated through.
Notes
Serve hot over rice or noodles. Great with sesame seeds or extra green onions on top.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/chinese-chicken-and-broccoli/