Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger Sauce
This chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chicken is browned until golden brown, and the broccoli is cooked until tender-crisp. The ginger sauce is made with soy sauce, water, and cornstarch, and it adds a delicious umami flavor to the dish. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a classic dish that is popular all over the world. It is a quick and easy meal to make, and it is also very versatile. You can add any vegetables or proteins that you like, and you can adjust the sauce to your taste. This recipe for chicken and broccoli stir-fry is inspired by the classic dish, but it has a few twists that make it even more delicious. The chicken is browned in a flavorful ginger sauce, and the broccoli is cooked until it is tender-crisp. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the broccoli, garlic, and ginger and cook until the broccoli is tender and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, and cornstarch.
- Add the sauce to the skillet and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Why It Works
- The chicken is browned in a flavorful ginger sauce, which gives it a delicious umami flavor.
- The broccoli is cooked until it is tender-crisp, which gives it a nice texture.
- The sauce is made with soy sauce, water, and cornstarch, which gives it a delicious umami flavor and a nice thick consistency.