Best 6 Chinese Chicken And Broccoli Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our delectable Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Sauce. This symphony of flavors is a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and umami notes, sure to leave you craving for more. The chicken, succulent and tender, is enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce that bursts with the vibrant flavors of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Accompanying the chicken is the broccoli, its florets vibrant green and crisp-tender, adding a delightful textural contrast to the dish. This culinary masterpiece is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, with its vibrant colors and enticing aromas. In this article, we present a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that will guide you in creating this tantalizing dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From the classic Cantonese-style sauce to variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and spice levels, these recipes offer something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of China, leaving you with a memorable dining experience.

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CHINESE CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI IN BROWN SAUCE



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Hey! Do you know that you can make the popular Chinese chicken and broccoli in brown sauce takeout stir-fry dish just as good as you get it from the restaurants, within just 20 minutes?

Provided by Roshani Wickramasinghe

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 14

240 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine
2 teaspoons corn starch
2/3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 cup cup broccoli florets blanched for 2 - 3 mins
1 tablespoon ginger finely diced
1 tablespoon garlic finely diced
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Blanch the broccoli and keep them aside. Marinade chicken with Shaoxing wine and corn starch. (Use dry sherry if you don't have Shaoxing wine). Make the sauce by mixing sauce ingredients in a small bawl. Make the corn starch slutty in a separate bowl.
  • Add oil and heat the wok until smoking hot. Add the chicken and fry until it's done. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Now add ginger and garlic to the wok and fry for few seconds. Do not let them brown.
  • Add the stirfry sauce mix, stir with ginger and garlic and let it come to simmer. This will only take seconds in High flame
  • Now add the blanched broccoli and chicken to the wok. Stir for few seconds and add the corn starch slurry. Keep mixing until the sauce thickens. Remove everything to a serving bowl. Serve with plain rice.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI (CHINESE TAKEOUT STYLE)



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An easy chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe that yields juicy chicken and crisp broccoli in a rich brown sauce, just like the one at a Chinese restaurant. {Gluten-Free Adaptable}To make this dish gluten free, use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine. Use tamari or coconut amino to replace dark soy sauce. And make sure you pick a gluten-free oyster sauce such as this one.

Provided by Maggie Zhu

Categories     Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast ((or thigh))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 head broccoli (, chopped into bite-sized florets)
2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
4 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (, minced)

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken against the grain into thin bite-size pieces, no thicker than 1/4" (1/2 cm), transfer into a medium-size bowl. Add the marinade ingredients. Stir to mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir to mix well.
  • Bring 1/3 cup of water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cover. Steam until the broccoli just turns tender and the water evaporates, about 40 to 50 seconds. Transfer the broccoli to a plate. Wipe the pan with a paper towel held in a pair of tongs if there's any water left.
  • Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Spread the chicken in the skillet in a single layer. Allow to cook without touching for 30 seconds, or until the bottom side is browned. Flip to cook the other side for a few seconds. Stir and cook until the surface is lightly charred and the inside is still pink.
  • Add the garlic and ginger. Stir a few times to release the flavor and fragrance.
  • Return the broccoli to the pan. Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely and pour it into the skillet. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer everything to a plate immediately.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice or boiled noodles as a main dish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 3.5 g

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI WITH BROWN SAUCE



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Chicken and Broccoli is a popular Chinese takeout dish. This chicken and broccoli recipe is the authentic restaurant version with a delicious brown sauce.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast ((or thighs, 340g))
3 tablespoons water ((45 ml))
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup low sodium chicken stock ((160 ml, warmed))
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar ((or brown sugar))
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
4 cups broccoli florets ((300g))
3 tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger ((grated, optional))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch ((mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a cornstarch slurry))

Steps:

  • Start by marinating your chicken. In a bowl, add the sliced chicken, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil. Rub the marinade ingredients into the chicken with your hands until all the liquid has been absorbed by the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Next, prepare the sauce mixture. In a small bowl or measuring cup, add the warm chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce , oyster sauce, sesame oil and white pepper. Stir everything together until well combined and set aside.
  • Boil water in your wok and blanch the broccoli for 1 minute (or 2 minutes if you like your broccoli softer). Drain and set aside.
  • Clean and dry your wok. Place it over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and sear the chicken until opaque on all sides (this shoul d only take about 3 minutes). Turn off the heat, remove the chicken, and set aside. The chicken will be about 90% done, but will be cooked again at the end.
  • Without washing the wok, set the flame to medium heat. Add another tablespoon of oil, along with the garlic and ginger (if using). Stir the garlic and ginger for 5 seconds and add the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok. Then pour in the sauce mixture. Use your wok spatula to stir the sauce around the sides of the wok to deglaze, and let it come to a simmer.
  • Stir up the cornstarch and water slurry and drizzle the mixture into sauce while stirring constantly. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 to 15 seconds until thick and gravy-like.
  • Toss in the chicken and its juices and the blanched broccoli. Stir-fry until the chicken and broccoli is coated in the sauce.
  • At this point, you can make adjustments. If you like your brown sauce darker, add a dash more of dark soy sauce. Add more cornstarch slurry if your sauce is too thin, or more chicken stock or water if the sauce is too thick. Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 829 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STIR-FRIED CHINESE BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN WITH HOISIN



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The extra step to "velvet" the chicken is worth it for such tender, succulent chicken. I always look for sustainably raised chicken.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 3 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut across the grain in 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 bunch Chinese broccoli (about 1 pound), ends trimmed
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced thin
Rice, whole grains or noodles for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch, add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan and add the Chinese broccoli. Boil 2 minutes, until it is just crisp-tender, and transfer it to a bowl of cold water. Do not drain the water from the pot. Drain the broccoli and dry on paper towels. Cut into 2-inch lengths
  • Combine the remaining rice wine, the hoisin sauce and the soy sauce in a small bowl and set near your wok
  • Bring the water in the pot back to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the remaining oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the mushrooms, chicken, broccoli, hoisin sauce mixture and salt to taste. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, and serve with grains or noodles

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 794 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHINESE CHICKEN & BROCCOLI



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Make and share this Chinese Chicken & Broccoli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A Taste of Brooklyn

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 chicken breasts, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 large egg whites
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 heads broccoli florets
3 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch bias
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 cup oyster sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the chicken, egg whites, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, 1 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoons corn starch. Mix well and set aside for 20 minute.
  • In the meantime, Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoons corn starch, mix well and set aside. To the boiling water, add in the broccoli and carrots and blanch for 1 minute Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
  • In a wok, over high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and when hot add the chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 2 to 3 minute Remove and set aside.
  • To the wok, over high heat, add the garlic, ginger and five spice and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 sec. Add in the carrots and broccoli, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minute Return the chicken, add in the oyster sauce and soy sauce mixture and stir-fry until thickened about 1 to 2 min, plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 1612.9, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 19.7

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Made up. Serve with rice.

Provided by Jeri

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or to taste
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1 onion, sliced
3 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir broccoli with the chicken and onion; saute until the broccoli is hot, about 5 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables mixture to the side of the skillet.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture into the vacant part of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture until the color is consistent. Move the chicken and vegetables back into the center to the pan; saute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 3307.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through, but not dry.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce. This is an important ingredient in Chinese cooking, so it's worth investing in a good one.
  • Adjust the amount of heat to your liking. This recipe calls for a moderate amount of heat, but you can adjust it up or down depending on your preference.
  • Serve with rice or noodles. This dish is traditionally served with rice or noodles, but you can also serve it with vegetables or other sides.

Conclusion:

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Chinese dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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