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I'm going to show you how to make a simple but delicious chicken and broccoli stir fry.
Learn how to make a quick, healthy chicken and broccoli stir fry with a flavorful soy-ginger sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Key Takeaways
- Marinating chicken enhances flavor.
- Using cornstarch thickens the sauce for better coating.
- Steaming broccoli retains its texture and nutrients.
- The recipe is quick and suitable for weeknight meals.
- Combining savory and sweet elements creates a balanced dish.
Summary
- Demonstrates a simple recipe for chicken and broccoli stir fry.
- Uses ingredients like chicken breast, broccoli florets, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
- Chicken is sliced and marinated in soy sauce before cooking.
- A sauce is prepared by whisking soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, and cornstarch.
- Chicken is stir-fried until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Broccoli is steamed in the same pan until tender-crisp.
- Chicken is returned to the pan and sauce is added and thickened.
- The dish is served immediately, ideally with steamed rice.
- Focuses on a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal option.
- Step-by-step instructions are provided for ease of cooking.
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It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal and packed with flavor.
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First, let's gather our ingredients: chicken breast, broccoli florets, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a touch of honey.
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You'll also need some sesame oil for cooking and a little cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
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Start by slicing your chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and marinating them in a bowl with a tablespoon of soy sauce.
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While that's marinating, prepare your sauce.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, and a teaspoon of cornstarch.
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Make sure it's well combined and set it aside.
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Now, heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of sesame oil.
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Once the oil is shimmering, add your marinated chicken and stir-fry until it's golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
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In the same pan, add the broccoli florets and a splash of water.
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Cover and steam for about 3-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
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Once the broccoli is cooked, return the chicken to the pan.
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Give your sauce a quick whisk again, then pour it over the chicken and broccoli.
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Stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything beautifully.
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And there you have it, a delicious chicken and broccoli stir fry.
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Serve it immediately with some steamed rice.
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Enjoy this quick, healthy, and flavorful meal.
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