Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken and broccoli are stir-fried with onion and fresh ginger in a sweet and spicy soy-garlic sauce for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 343 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or to taste
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.66666668653488 cup soy sauce
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 4 medium garlic cloves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high until shimmery, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together chicken and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch in a medium bowl until chicken is coated.

Step 3

Add chicken to skillet in a single layer and cook, stirring often, until crisp and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Add onions, and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken mixture to a plate and set aside.

Step 4

Add broccoli to empty skillet, and cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until bright green and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, whisk together water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Step 6

Add cooked chicken mixture to broccoli in skillet; add soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until broccoli and chicken are well coated, and sauce thickens, about 2  minutes.

Step 7

Serve immediately. Enjoy!