Description

This Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli florets, and a savory sauce made with soy, garlic, and ginger. Cooked in a skillet for a delightful golden sear on the chicken, this dish is perfect served over jasmine rice and garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for an extra crunch and fresh finish.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

⅓ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons minced ginger
pinch red chili flakes (optional)
pinch white pepper

Chicken and Vegetables

1 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 scallions (sliced, greens and whites separated)
2 tablespoons oil
4 cups broccoli florets

For Serving

sesame seeds (optional)
cooked jasmine rice

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, sherry vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, red chili flakes (if using), and white pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Coat the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with cornstarch. Toss everything together until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture.
Heat the pan and oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, preparing it for cooking the chicken.
Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer to the skillet. Cook without moving them for about 4 minutes per side, allowing the chicken to develop a golden brown crust and to cook through.
Add the scallion whites: Stir in the white parts of the scallions and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute to release their flavor.
Incorporate sauce and broccoli: Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk and pour it into the skillet along with the broccoli florets. Cook while stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and the broccoli becomes tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Serve the stir fry over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with the green parts of the scallions and optional sesame seeds to add texture and flavor.

Notes

For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red chili flakes.
Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken; cook in batches if necessary for a better sear.
Substitute broccoli with other sturdy vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers if preferred.
This recipe can be adapted to a gluten-free diet by using tamari instead of soy sauce.