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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Apna Pakistan
p@aol.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more garlic and ginger next time.
Khonzani Ncube
ncube.khonzani@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Brock Gangell
brock-gangell@hotmail.comI've been making this dish for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.
Shahbaz sher
shahbaz-s24@hotmail.co.ukThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile and can be made with different vegetables and sauces.
kyreesha
kyreesha22@hotmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and broccoli, and I got lots of compliments on the recipe.
Kathy Lawlor
kathy6@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less soy sauce next time.
Honey Raj
r.honey31@hotmail.frI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.
Ebrahimgad Gaado
g_e@aol.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ejimmadu Arinze
ejimmadu25@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nakul Acharya
a-n7@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bernadette Jossette
jossette_bernadette77@hotmail.frThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more garlic and ginger next time.
zynah Flavour
f.z@gmail.comI was really impressed with this recipe. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
TJ Buys
b_tj@gmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.
Wasil Ansari
w_a@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
Yaa Anokyewaa
anokyewaa13@hotmail.comI made this dish last night and it was delicious! I added some extra garlic and ginger to the sauce, and it was perfect.
Rai Zaheer
zaheer-r@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.