How To Make Chinese Chicken And Broccoli In 20 Minutes Recipe
Learn how to make Chinese Chicken and Broccoli in just 20 minutes! This easy stir-fry recipe is packed with juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce—perfect for a healthy, fast weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (thinly sliced)
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2 cups broccoli florets
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1/2 teaspoon ginger (minced)
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1/4 cup water or chicken broth
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add broccoli and water/chicken broth. Cover and steam for 3–4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
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Return chicken to the pan, add the sauce, and stir well to combine.
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Cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
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For extra flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 15 minutes beforehand.
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You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
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Adjust sauce ingredients to taste – more hoisin for sweetness, more soy for saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg