Better-Than-Takeout Chicken & Broccoli

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This chicken and broccoli recipe brings the flavor of your favorite Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen. Featuring juicy chicken breasts, crisp-tender broccoli, and a perfectly balanced stir-fry sauce, this dish is a great way to enjoy your favorite takeout flavors with fresh ingredients. It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect for any night of the week, whether you’re meal prepping or cooking for the whole family.

If you love Asian inspired dishes check out my Healthy Orange Chicken, Beef Vermicelli Bowl Recipe, or my Shrimp Fried Rice (Din Tai Fung inspired)!

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Meal-Prep Friendly: Make it ahead of time and store in an airtight container for a convenient lunch or dinner.

Healthier Than Takeout: Made with simple ingredients, this dish skips the extra oils and sodium often found in Chinese takeout.

Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

Customizable: Swap the white rice for cauliflower rice or add veggies like bell pepper or green beans.

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Ingredients for Chicken and Broccoli

Full instructions, photos, and recipe in the recipe card at the end of this post

Chicken Marinade:

• 2.5 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1.5 tsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp cold water

Stir-Fry Sauce:

• 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

For the Stir-Fry:

• ½ cup chicken broth or a little bit of water for steaming
• 12 oz fresh broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp cooking wine (optional)
• 4 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 clove fresh ginger, minced

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Instructions

Full instructions, photos, and recipe in the recipe card at the end of this post

Marinate the Chicken

1. In a large bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, baking soda, black pepper, onion powder, corn starch, and cold water. Mix well.
2. Add the sliced chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Let the chicken marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.

Prep the Sauce

1. In another small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. This easy sauce delivers a rich depth of flavor to the dish.

Steam the Broccoli

1. Add oil to a pan over medium heat. Add in the tsp of ginger and 1 clove of crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add the fresh broccoli florets, the water and stir. Cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Chicken

1. Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a hot pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and don’t stir it for 4 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Optional: Add in the cooking wine.
3. Add in the 4 cloves of crushed garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
4. Shut off the heat and add in the broccoli until well combined. Top with sesame seeds.

Serve

Serve hot over brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Garnish with sesame seeds for extra flavor.

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Tips for the Best Chicken and Broccoli

Adjust for Personal Taste: Add a splash of chili oil or extra soy sauce if you like a bit more heat or saltiness.

Tender Chicken: The baking soda in the marinade keeps the chicken juicy and tender, just like in a good stir fry from a restaurant.

Don’t Overcook the Broccoli: Steaming the broccoli briefly ensures it remains vibrant and crisp-tender.

Hot Pan, Quick Stir-Fry: Stir-frying over medium-high heat ensures a fast, flavorful cooking process.

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