CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

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Delicious, savory, and visually enticing chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe! This is a double recipe because leftovers are fantastic and the single recipe never seems to be enough! Halve the recipe if desired. Serve with hot cooked brown or white rice.

Provided by spaisley39

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 cups boiling water, or more as needed
1 ½ tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste
¼ cup canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, or more to taste
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
1 cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a glass bowl or zip-top bag. Add chicken; stir to coat. Remove all air from baggie before sealing, or cover the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine boiling water and bouillon granules in another bowl, stir until dissolved. Add remaining cornstarch and ginger; stir to combine.
  • Heat half of the canola oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in an electric skillet or in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.
  • Heat remaining canola oil and sesame oil in same skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) or medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Return vegetables to the skillet. Add bouillon mixture. Stir until thickened. Stir in optional almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1285.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

M Tufail technical TV
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to the sauce.


gina gunter
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding a little more water or broth.


Kapilvastu nepal
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning.


KoThaw Zin
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Made this for dinner last night and it was a success! The whole family enjoyed it.


Ranbir Mandal
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So good! I added a little extra ginger and garlic and it was perfect.


Hussein Baydoun
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This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make and my family loved it. Will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.


Lucas Gatluak
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Not a fan of broccoli but this recipe made me a convert! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. Will definitely be making this again.


MD shopon Mia
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Easy to follow recipe that turned out great. I made a few substitutions based on what I had on hand and it still came out delicious. Definitely recommend!


John Tingen
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Just tried this recipe and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. The sauce was delicious and I loved the addition of sesame seeds. Will definitely be making this again!