Description
This Garlic Chicken with Broccoli recipe is a flavorful and healthy stir-fry dish that’s quick and easy to make. Tender chicken pieces, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic sauce come together to create a delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: Add broccoli to the skillet with 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove any excess water. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can substitute snow peas or bok choy for part of the broccoli.
- For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes along with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (without rice)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
