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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (Chinese Takeout Style)

A quick and flavorful homemade version of the classic Chinese takeout chicken and broccoli stir fry with a savory glossy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
Sauce
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and stir fry broccoli until crisp-tender.
  4. Add garlic and ginger; cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Return chicken and pour sauce into pan.
  6. Stir until sauce thickens and coats evenly.

Notes

Slice chicken thinly against the grain for best tenderness. Do not overcrowd the pan.