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Chicken and broccoli coated in a glossy brown sauce served over rice in a ceramic bowl for a healthy high-protein Asian dinner.
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Chicken and Broccoli

This Chicken and Broccoli is a classic, clean, and simple Chinese takeout dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home! It's filled with tender chicken breast, soft broccoli, and thrown together in a light and savory sauce that's perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, After Work Chicken Recipe, Better Than Takeout, Chicken and Broccoli, Chicken Recipe, Chinese Takeout, Easy Chicken and Broccoli, Easy Chicken Recipe, Fast Asian Chicken, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, Meal Prep, Takeout Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Stir Fry

  • 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast see note 1
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups broccoli florets

Chicken & Broccoli Sauce

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water slurry

Optional Garnish

  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  • Place your thinly sliced chicken breast in a bowl and marinate with shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sugar. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat and add your chicken, cooking until it’s about 80% done. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add your broccoli along with a splash of water, cover, and steam for about 1 minute until bright green and just tender.
  • Add the chicken back into the pan along with the sauce and bring everything to a simmer.
  • Stir in your cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli evenly.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice or enjoy it on its own.

Notes

(1) While the dish is traditionally made with chicken breast, any cut of chicken works like chicken thighs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 5g