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Quick Crispy Chicken with Broccoli Stir-Fry

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A quick and easy stir-fry featuring crispy chicken and tender-crisp broccoli with a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large head), washed and cut into small pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • Thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
  • Chili flakes (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and water or chicken broth.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Pour in the sauce mixture and cover the pan with a lid to steam the broccoli for about 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan, toss everything together to coat evenly in the sauce.
  8. Drizzle toasted sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss once more, and turn off the heat.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired, over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to keep chicken crispy. Use high heat and add sauce at the end to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute cornstarch with almond flour and soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

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