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15-Minute Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Andréa
This quick and easy chicken and broccoli stir-fry is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
3
minutes
mins
Cook Time
12
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Asian
Servings
4
persons
Calories
515
kcal
Ingredients
Metric
US Customary
Stir-fry
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1
pound
broccoli
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2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
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1
onion
finely chopped
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4
cloves
garlic
squeezed
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1
inch
fresh ginger
peeled and grated
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1 ½
pounds
chicken breast
cut into cubes
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1
cup
water
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1
spring onion
thinly sliced
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1
pound
cooked white rice
warm
Sauce
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2
tablespoons
Japanese soy sauce
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2
tablespoons
rice vinegar
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2
tablespoons
oyster sauce
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1
tablespoon
cornstarch
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2
tablespoons
dark brown sugar
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1
tablespoon
Mirin wine
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1
teaspoon
sesame oil
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Cut the broccoli into florets. Peel the thick stem and cut into thin slices.
1 pound broccoli
Boil the broccoli florets and slices in boiling water for 4 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, mirin and sesame oil until smooth.
2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce,
2 tablespoons rice vinegar,
2 tablespoons oyster sauce,
1 tablespoon cornstarch,
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar,
1 tablespoon Mirin wine,
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Add the chopped onion and stir-fry for 3 minutes until soft and glaze.
1 onion
Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
4 cloves garlic,
1 inch fresh ginger
Put the chicken into the wok and cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
1 ½ pounds chicken breast
Add the cooked broccoli, water and sauce. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
1 cup water
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the spring onion on top.
1 spring onion
Serve the chicken and broccoli with the warm rice.
1 pound cooked white rice
NOTES
1. Variations and tips
More veggies: Try adding bell pepper strips, carrot cubes or snap peas for extra color and crunch.
Spicy: Add a bit of chili paste or crushed red pepper flakes.
Low-carb: Serve with cauliflower rice for a lighter version.
Other protein: Swap the chicken for thinly sliced beef or peeled shrimp. Just adjust the cooking time.
2. Storage
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Keep in a freezer-safe box for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Add 2 tablespoons of water. Warm in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories:
515
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
54
g
|
Protein:
44
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
109
mg
|
Sodium:
1035
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
788
IU
|
Vitamin C:
107
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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