Chicken broccoli fried rice is a classic Chinese take-out dish that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. The key to making great chicken broccoli fried rice is using high-quality ingredients and cooking the rice correctly. Be sure to use day-old rice, as it will fry up better than fresh rice. And don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables and proteins. This dish is a great way to use up leftovers, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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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 BROCCOLI FRIED RICE
Steps:
- Heat up 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large frying pan. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry these on high heat for about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prep the chicken. Cut the breasts into thin strips. Season them with salt and pepper and rub in the turmeric.
- When the broccoli is done, transfer it into a bowl.
- Heat the rest of the olive oil in the pan and throw the seasoned chicken pieces. Stir-fry until cooked through. This will take about 4-5 minutes. When ready, transfer the chicken into the same bowl.
- In the same pan, fry the rice for a few minutes. Make a well in the middle. Pour in beaten eggs and let them set for a few seconds before scrambling them. When almost done, mix the scrambled eggs with rice.
- Add the cooked broccoli and chicken and mix around. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve while still warm!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 99 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRIED RICE
This is adapted from Cooking Light, July 2007. I really think it is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes out there, It is also very flexible...I'm sure you could sub in other veggies for some of the broccoli, like water chestnuts or carrots or mushrooms. Let your imagination run wild :). The original recipe calls for 2 T reduced-sodium soy sauce plus 1/4 t table salt stirred in at the end, but I think it is salty enough as written here.
Provided by smellyvegetarian
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and onion; sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup broth; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Remove broccoli mixture from pan.
- Place pan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli mixture, garlic, ginger, pepper, and chicken; toss well.
- Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute.
EASY FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLINI
This veggie-packed fried rice calls for freshly-cooked broccolini, snow peas, edamame, and chicken, but feel free to substitute any quick-cooking or leftover vegetables you like.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Takeout at Home 22-Minute Meals Rice Chicken Garlic Egg Pea Soy Sauce Orange Juice Quick & Easy Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet or wok over high. Reserve about 2 Tbsp. sliced scallion greens; add remaining scallions to oil and cook, tossing occasionally, about 1 minute. Add chicken, 1 tsp. salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, then add broccolini and toss until incorporated. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and broccolini is tender, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in skillet over high. Add rice and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, toss to coat, then press rice into a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Move rice to one-half of skillet and add eggs to other half. Cook, stirring gently to form curds, until soft set and just cooked through, about 1 minute, then fold into rice.
- Fold in snow peas, edamame, soy sauce, and orange juice. Cook, tossing, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add chicken mixture and toss to combine. Divide among plates, then top with reserved 2 Tbsp. scallions. Drizzle with chili or sesame oil, if using.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI FRIED BROWN RICE
I've been experimenting with Chinese food lately and have been wanting to make fried rice. Considering this was my first time making it, it turned out pretty good!
Provided by Joanne
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Lightly beat eggs and 1 tbs. water in a bowl.
- Heat a wok, or large deep skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbs. canola oil, add eggs, cook scrambling until firm. Transfer to plate and set aside. In same pan add 3 tbs. olive oil and chicken cook stirring for 2 minutes. Add onion, broccoli, carrot, garlic and ginger. Cook Stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Add rice, cook stirring rapidly breaking up any lumps. Once the rice is heated trough add the soy sauce, sesame oil and cooked eggs, mix well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.7, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 258.6, Sodium 1628, Carbohydrate 87.6, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 44.8
BREEZE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND RICE CASSEROLE
Chicken, broccoli, and rice in a creamy Cheddar sauce made with almond milk.
Provided by Almond Breeze
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Almond Breeze
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring butter, 3/4 cup Almond Breeze almondmilk, broth, rice, and seasonings to a simmer in a large saucepan. Top with chicken and onion. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly add broccoli to pot. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining Almond Breeze almondmilk, then gently stir in cheese. Cook over low heat just until cheese is melted, being careful not to overcook. Season with pepper.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh broccoli, carrots, and chicken will make a big difference in the flavor of your fried rice.
- Cook the rice ahead of time: This will help the rice to firm up and make it easier to stir-fry.
- Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet will allow you to cook the rice and vegetables evenly.
- Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir-fry the rice and vegetables in batches: This will prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Add the chicken and sauce to the rice and vegetables: Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is heated through.
- Serve immediately: Chicken fried rice is best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Chicken fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality chicken fried rice that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken fried rice recipe a try.
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