Are you craving a restaurant-quality meal that's quick, easy, and absolutely mouth-watering? Look no further! This Chinese-inspired Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce is about to become your new weeknight dinner obsession. Imagine tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a rich garlic sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy - and the best part? You can whip this entire dish up in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 1 pound of sliced chicken breast, 2 cups of broccoli florets, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and cornstarch together until well combined. This will create a marinade for the chicken and help thicken the sauce later.
- Place the sliced chicken breast into a larger bowl and pour the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture over it. Toss the chicken to ensure it is evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes while you prepare the broccoli and garlic.
- While the chicken is marinating, wash and cut the broccoli into florets if not already done. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, you can add a splash more of soy sauce for extra flavor.
- Once everything is cooked and well combined, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the chicken and broccoli hot over steamed rice or noodles, if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce!
Tips
- Marinate Matters: Let your chicken sit in the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture for the full 10 minutes to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Wok or Skillet Secret: Use a high-heat cooking surface like a wok or heavy skillet to get that perfect stir-fry sear on your chicken.
- Garlic Game: Be careful not to burn the garlic - it should be fragrant, not bitter. Sauté for just 30 seconds.
- Broccoli Brilliance: Cook broccoli until it's bright green and tender-crisp to maintain its nutritional value and texture.
- Serving Suggestion: For an extra flavor boost, serve over steamed jasmine rice or lo mein noodles.Pro Tip: If you want to make this dish even more exciting, try adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or a drizzle of sriracha for some extra kick!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 85mg
