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Chinese chicken and broccoli in a bowl with white rice
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4.87 from 69 votes

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Skip the takeout and make your favorite Chinese chicken and broccoli at home! This easy recipe is packed with flavor and features a sauce that tastes just like your favorite restaurant. Serve it with tender white rice for a simple, family-friendly dinner that’s even better than takeout.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: broccoli, broccoli and chicken recipes chinese, chicken, chicken and broccoli, chicken and broccoli chinese, chinese, chinese chicken and broccoli, chinese chicken and broccoli recipe, chinese recipe chicken and broccoli, dairy free, takeout
Servings: 6
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts optional

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour or 1 tablespoon cornstarch for gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Marinate your chicken. Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over sliced chicken and let marinate while you prep the rest of the recipe.
  • Steam the broccoli. Cut the broccoli into bite sized florets and place in a large, microwave safe bowl. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes in the microwave. Remove from the microwave and set aside.
  • Make the sauce. Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a second medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Cook the chicken. Heat a large, non-stick skillet to medium-high (add 1 tablespoon of oil if not using a nonstick pan). Add chicken with its marinade. Sauté until chicken is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest. Add the sauce, steamed broccoli and water chestnuts to pan. Stir to evenly coat the ingredients with sauce and cook until sauce has thickened - about 2 minutes.
    For a thinner sauce, add about 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired thickness has been reached.

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Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 824mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 57mg