Description
Classic chicken & broccoli stir-fry delights with bold Asian-inspired flavors and quick preparation. Home cooks can savor this protein-packed meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) broccoli florets
- 2 tbsps neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Cooked rice
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, honey, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil into a smooth, glossy emulsion that will serve as the flavor foundation for the entire dish.
- Protein Searing: Heat neutral oil in a large wok or skillet until surface ripples with intense heat, strategically adding chicken pieces to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior through precise searing techniques.
- Vegetable Integration: After removing perfectly caramelized chicken, introduce broccoli florets into the same sizzling pan, immediately cascading the prepared sauce to enhance vegetable flavor profile and create a vibrant, glossy coating.
- Harmonizing Elements: Reunite chicken with steamed broccoli, gently folding the ingredients together to ensure comprehensive sauce distribution and optimal temperature equilibrium.
- Presentation: Transfer the aromatic stir-fry onto a bed of steamed rice, artfully garnishing with toasted sesame seeds to provide textural contrast and visual intrigue, completing this dynamic culinary composition.
Notes
- Sear for Flavor: Resist stirring chicken immediately to develop a golden-brown caramelized crust that enhances taste and texture.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Whisk cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, glossy sauce that perfectly coats ingredients.
- Preserve Broccoli Brightness: Steam broccoli quickly to maintain its vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture, avoiding overcooking.
- Temperature Control: Use high heat for quick cooking and maximum flavor retention, keeping ingredients tender and sauce perfectly thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg