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.
Instructions
1
Marinate the chicken
2
In a small bowl, combine the chicken breast, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce and cornstarch; mix well. Set aside and let the chicken marinate while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
3
Make the sauce
4
In another small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sugar. Whisk in the cornstarch, and mix until well combined. Set aside.
5
Steam the broccoli
6
Pour 1/2 cup water into a large skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, cover it and allow it to steam for one minute. Once done, remove the broccoli, set it aside and drain the water.
7
Cook the chicken
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In the same skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown it for two minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another two minutes.
9
Finish the stir-fry
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Once the chicken browns, add the broccoli, garlic and ginger. Stir everything together. Add the sauce to the skillet and cook for two to three minutes, allowing it to thicken. Serve over cooked white rice.
