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garlic chicken broccoli

Garlic Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry

Anna Chwistek
Fast, delicious, and perfect for weeknights, this Chinese-style chicken and broccoli recipe features garlicky chicken sautéed with crunchy peanuts in a sticky sauce. Pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 657 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 ounces peanuts
  • 1 broccoli small
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 scallions chopped, for serving
  • rice or noodles for serving

Chicken

  • 1.1 pounds boneless/skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp potato starch
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

Sauce

  • 6 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Combine with vegetable oil, potato starch and soy sauce. Set aside.
    In the meantime, cut the broccoli florets into tiny bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
    Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
  • Prepare the rice or noodles according the package directions.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Add peanuts and toast until golden, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Remove from wok with a slotted spoon, this way you leave the oil behind.
  • Now heat the wok until smoking-hot. Place chicken in a single layer, let cook undisturbed until the chicken begins to sear, about 30 seconds. Then stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the chicken is browned but not cooked through, it will cook further together with the broccoli. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. The broccoli should be tender-crisp. Now pour the sauce and stir-fry for 2 minutes more, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  • Stir in the peanuts and serve with rice or noodles. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and add some chili sauce to your own taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 31gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 639mgPotassium: 1009mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1166IUVitamin C: 140mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 3mg
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