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Homemade Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

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A quick and flavorful Chinese-inspired stir fry with chicken, broccoli, and savory sauce — served with fluffy rice for a better-than-takeout meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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For Chicken & Marinade:

  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (optional)

For Stir Fry:

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 cups cold cooked white rice

For Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water or broth
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken 10–15 minutes in soy sauce, cornstarch, and wine.
  2. Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Sear chicken in hot oil until golden, set aside.
  4. Sauté garlic and ginger, add broccoli, steam briefly.
  5. Add rice, chicken, and sauce. Stir fry until hot and coated.
  6. Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best results.
  • Add more veggies for volume.
  • Sauce can be doubled if you like extra.

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