Simple Chinese Chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe for your busy-day dinners! Cooked with tender chicken slices, crisp broccoli florets, and savoury Chinese brown sauce. It takes only 30 minutes to whip up everything from scratch and so delicious! ...

Simple Chinese Chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe for your busy-day dinners! Cooked with tender chicken slices, crisp broccoli florets, and savoury Chinese brown sauce. It takes only 30 minutes to whip up everything from scratch and so delicious! 

Chinese stir fry dishes are our family staple and they are super easy and speedy to whip up when I am in a hurry. Just perfect for busy days! Classics like Chinese beef and broccoli, and Hoisin Chicken Stir fry are always a hit. 

[feast_advanced_jump_to]

A Healthy Stir Fry!

This chicken and broccoli is a popular American-Chinese restaurant dish and it is also one of the healthiest Chinese dishes. Unlike other deep-fried and stir-fried dishes, this recipe requires only minimum oil and is loaded with superfood, broccoli and lean chicken breast! 

A perfect dish for you, if you are looking for a satisfying nutritious Chinese chicken stir fry with vegetables. This is an effortless recipe and is perfect for a quick family dinner. We love to enjoy it alongside with jasmine rice, brown rice, or simple egg fried rice. Who needs takeout when you can cook restaurant-quality Chinese stir fry at home!

Grab these essentials

This chicken broccoli stir fry recipe requires a few basic ingredients: chicken, broccoli, and pantry-staple Chinese sauces. Following is a quick guide and you can find the detailed measurements on the recipe card by scrolling down this page. 

Chicken: Use boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh. Broccoli: 1 medium-size broccoli or broccolini ( tenderstem broccoli ) Onion, ginger, garlic, & chilli pepper Regular soy sauce ( light soy sauce ) Dark soy sauce Oyster sauce Sesame oil Cornstarch Cooking oil White pepper  Sugar

Choosing and preparing broccoli

It’s important to choose the fresh broccoli for the best result! My tips is to look for vibrant deep green broccoli with firm stems and tight florets. Avoid the yellow ones with a strong, unpleasant odour. 

Use a sharp knife and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. If you are using stem parts, peel the stem and remove the hard end. Then cut it into bite-size pieces. Wash them with plenty of water to remove any dirt or debris, then drain the water out. 

How to cook Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Cut chicken into thin slices or thin strips against the grain. Season the chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and cooking oil. Mix it well and set it aside for at least 10 minutes.  Add sauce ingredients: regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, white pepper, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Set it aside.  Blanch the broccoli in the hot boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain and set it aside.  Heat the wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and stir fry the onion, garlic, and ginger for a few seconds until fragrant. Next, add the marinated chicken slices and stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is seared and cooked through. Remove everything from pan and set it aside.  In the remaining pan, pour the prepared sauce in. Stir it well until the sauce is thick and glossy.  Add the cooked chicken slices and boiled broccoli to the pan. Toss everything well with the sauce. Stir in fresh chilli slices and drizzle sesame oil.

Adjust the sauce mixture

Use low-sodium soy sauce if you want to reduce the sodium.  Add hoisin sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce ( mushroom sauce ) as an oyster sauce substitute.  Prefer thicker sauce? Combine 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water to make a cornstarch slurry. Drizzle it at the end of stir fry if you prefer a thicker sauce.  To make a clear white glossy sauce you can omit the dark soy sauce.  Brown sugar or regular white sugar can be also added to the sauce for a sweeter taste. 

Simple hacks to master this dish

Let the chicken marinate for at least 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavour. If you have more time you can cover it and leave it overnight in the fridge. Use a large wok or skillet pan for a quick sear and distribute the heat evenly.  To avoid the steaming effect, don’t overcrowd the pan.  Do not overcook the broccoli. Blanch it briefly for 1-2 minutes to keep its crisp texture. Make sure to drain the water well before adding it back to the wok. Excess water can result in a watery stir-fry.

Frequent Questions

Serving

To serve this Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry, simply plate it over a bowl of steamed rice or noodles. For a complete family dinner, pair it with additional Chinese dishes like Mongolian Chicken, Special Fried Rice, or Egg Drop Crab Soup.

More stir-fry broccoli recipes

Broccoli goes well in Chinese stir-fry dishes and noodles. Following are some of my favourite stir-fried broccoli recipes with beef, prawns, and noodles.

Beef and Broccoli - classic Chinese stir-fried beef steak with broccoli Quick Beef and Broccoli Noodles - minced beef and noodles with broccoli Chicken Broccoli Noodles - Stir fry chicken and broccoli with noodles Stir-Fry Prawns & Broccoli - Prawn stir fry with broccolini and chilli peppers

More popular Chinese takeout recipes on our blog

Stay updated on new posts:

We are on social media Facebook, Instagram, YouTube ( New recipe video every week ), and Pinterest ( Pin your favourite recipes ). If you've tried this recipe, please share your comment or post on social media and tag me. I would love to see your creations and feedback.

---

View Entire Post