Easy chicken broccoli stir-fry recipe with carrots and a savory brown sauce. A simple homemade Chinese dinner ready in minutes.
Author:Bobby
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)
3cups broccoli florets
1/4cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons peanut oil (for frying)
Marinade-
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Brown sauce-
2cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cooking wine
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
To make the marinade- In a large bowl combine salt, garlic powder, cornstarch, water, and white pepper. Mix well to combine. Add chicken and mix well and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
To make the sauce- in a bowl mix together chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, wine, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and white pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and carrots and stir-fry for another minute. Add the sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer until the vegetables have reached your desired tenderness, the sauce is thick, and the chicken is fully cooked.