Description
A quick and delicious Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken thighs, vibrant broccoli florets, and a savory-sweet sauce made with soy, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp sesame oil (for marinade)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil, separated
- 1 crown broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for stir-fry)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chicken, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and garlic. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until mostly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, chicken broth, and broccoli. Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Uncover and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add oyster sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, optionally with white rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use chicken breast if preferred, but thighs are juicier and more flavorful.
- Add sliced bell peppers or carrots for more color and nutrition.
- Adjust salt and sauces based on your taste and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
