Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Name: Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Chinese
Ingredients: CHICKEN:; 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces), thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; SAUCE:; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; STIR FRY:; 1/2 cup water; 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; Hot cooked rice, for serving

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our Chinese chicken and broccoli recipe rivals any from your local takeout joint. Stock your pantry with traditional ingredients like hoisin and oyster sauce, and you'll never have to order ahead again.

Ingredients

CHICKEN:
1 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
STIR FRY:
1/2 cup water
1 bunch broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
Hot cooked rice, for serving

Directions

In a small bowl, combine chicken breast, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine and cornstarch; set aside.
In another small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sugar. Whisk cornstarch into sauce until combined; set aside.
Pour water in a large skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cover to steam 1 minute. Remove broccoli and set aside; drain water. To the same skillet, heat sesame oil to medium-high heat. Add chicken; brown 2 minutes. Flip; brown the other side another 2 minutes. Add broccoli, garlic and ginger; stir. Add sauce to the skillet; cook 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Serve with cooked rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 219 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 772mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.

Make one of your favorite take-out orders right at home with this recipe. Serve the comforting, saucy chicken with a starchy base like fried rice or egg noodles to round out the meal. —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon

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