Best 3 Creamy Asian Inspired Chicken And Broccoli Recipes
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our creamy Asian-inspired chicken and broccoli recipe, a harmonious blend of Eastern flavors and Western cooking techniques. This delectable dish showcases succulent chicken, crisp-tender broccoli florets, and a luscious cream sauce infused with a symphony of Asian spices. It's a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse selection of recipes, featuring variations that cater to a range of dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. From the classic creamy chicken and broccoli to a lighter version made with almond milk, a vegetarian adaptation with tofu, and a spicy rendition infused with Sriracha, we have a recipe to suit every palate. Dive into the world of creamy Asian-inspired chicken and broccoli and savor the explosion of flavors in every bite.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI (CHINESE TAKEOUT STYLE)
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
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
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
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
ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
I found this on a "Works for Me Wednesday" blog entry, but I can't begin to remember where.
Provided by nonnie4sj
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken into pieces (strips or chunks).
- Put a little olive oil and water in the pan, heat and cook the chicken until no longer pink on medium high, stirring frequently.
- Drain if needed.
- Mix brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger and whisk.
- Add sauce and broccoli florets and lower temp to medium and cover.
- Stir occasionally.
- When the broccoli appears to be tender, but not mushy, it's done.
- Just use your best judgement.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 1152.2, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 39
Tips:
- For a healthier version, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduced-fat mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the stir-fry, such as carrots, bell peppers, or snow peas.
- If you don't have any oyster sauce, you can substitute hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce.
- To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the skillet and cook until thickened.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
Conclusion:
This creamy Asian-inspired chicken and broccoli is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, the broccoli is crisp-tender, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. Plus, it's a healthier alternative to takeout!
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