Sizzling Chicken Broccoli
Get ready to delight your taste buds with Sizzling Chicken Broccoli, a stir-fry dish bursting with tender chicken pieces and fresh, crunchy broccoli florets.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast 350g / ~0.77 lb, cubed
- Lean protein that absorbs the stir-fry sauce for succulent bites.
- Broccoli Florets 300g / ~0.66 lb
- Packed with fiber and vitamins adding fresh crunch to the dish.
- Vegetable Oil 2 tbsp
- Helps sear the chicken and veggies locking in flavor.
- Sliced Onion 1 small
- Delivers a mild sweetness that balances the savory sauce.
- Sliced Mushrooms 150g / ~0.33 lb
- Offers an earthy note and meaty texture without extra heaviness.
- Stir-Fry Sauce
- Chicken Stock 100ml / ~0.42 cup
- Gives the dish a savory backbone tying flavors together.
- Soy Sauce 30ml / 2 tbsp
- Brings a salty umami boost to the stir-fry.
- Brown Sugar 1 tbsp
- Adds a delicate sweetness that complements the soy sauce.
- Cornstarch 1 tbsp
- Thickens the sauce ensuring a glossy coating on each ingredient.
- Sesame Oil 1 tsp
- Infuses a nutty depth that elevates the overall taste.
- Grated Ginger 1 tsp
- Provides warmth and zing enhancing the dish’s fresh quality.
- Minced Garlic 2 cloves
- Packs a strong aromatic punch that no stir-fry can go without.
- Black Pepper ¼ tsp
- A mild peppery finish that rounds out the flavor profile.
Instructions
- Whisk the Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves and everything is well-blended.
- Sear the Chicken
- Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken, cooking until it turns golden and is just cooked through (about 5–6 minutes). Transfer the chicken to a separate plate.
- Stir-Fry Veggies
- In the same pan, pour in the remaining oil. Toss in broccoli florets, onion slices, and mushrooms. Sauté for around 4–5 minutes or until the broccoli is bright green and the onions are slightly softened.
- Combine & Simmer
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over everything, stirring to coat evenly. Let the mixture simmer for a minute or two, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the chicken and veggies.
- Serve Hot
- Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove from heat. Plate your Sizzling Chicken Broccoli on steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy while it’s nice and warm!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, simply replace the chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas and use vegetable stock instead of chicken.
You can add extras like carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for more variety.
Adjust sweetness or saltiness by tweaking sugar or soy sauce to suit your preference.
You can add extras like carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for more variety.
Adjust sweetness or saltiness by tweaking sugar or soy sauce to suit your preference.