SLICED CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI
This recipe originally came from one of my mom's Chinese cookbooks, but I've modified it to suit my tastes. I don't like broccoli in many things, but in this, I love it!
Provided by Kzim4
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the broccoli stalks and peel them.
- Slice off the florettes, and cut them into bite size pieces.
- Roll cut the peeled stalks into small pieces.
- (you should end up with approz. 4 cups cut broccoli) Set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts into 1/4 inch wide slices.
- Place in bowl with chicken broth, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir together.
- Mix remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt with 1/2 cup cold water.
- Set aside.
- Pour 1 tablespoon oil into wok or large skillet and place over high heat.
- When oil is hot, add broccoli and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup water, reduce heat to medium, and cover the pan.
- Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until broccoli turns dark green and is tender-crisp.
- Pour onto shallow platter and set aside.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same pan over high heat.
- When oil is hot, add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
- With a spoon, stir up chicken in bowl again, and dump into pan with garlic.
- Stir briskly for 3-4 minutes, or until chicken has turned white.
- Add bamboo shoots and cooked broccoli, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the greavy has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and discard garlic, if desired.
- Serve hot.
- (I serve it over rice).
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Zahoor Ahamad
zahoor_ahamad43@hotmail.frThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Madison Denton
m@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.
Official sugar ·∫û√∏i
o_s46@hotmail.co.ukThis is my new favorite recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Chrissy Holland
h89@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfect. My family loved it!
Abdull Kareem
kareem-abdull53@gmail.comThis dish was a disaster. The chicken was tough, the broccoli was overcooked, and the sauce was bland.
Shaif Ahmed
a48@yahoo.comMeh.
Derek Barnhart
dbarnhart@gmail.comNot bad, but not great. I've had better.
Ark electronics
electronics@hotmail.comEasy and delicious. This dish is a keeper.
Kristy Woodward
kristywoodward@hotmail.comThis dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, the broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Beaula Takwara
t-b@yahoo.comOverall, this was a good dish. It was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make it again.
Dennis Nnaemeka
dennis-nnaemeka@yahoo.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Early Conway
e@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and ginger to the sauce, which helped to improve the flavor.
Nankinga Catherine
nankingac@hotmail.co.ukI loved how easy this dish was to make. I was able to throw it together in under 30 minutes. The end result was a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family enjoyed.
Ncube Grettah
g.ncube14@gmail.comThis sliced chicken with broccoli was a hit with my family. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was perfectly cooked. The sauce was also delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.