Brocoli Chicken Recipe

Name: Brocoli Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 gm fresh broccoli; 450 gm boneless skinless chicken thighs; 400 ml plus 1 Tbsp. groundnut oil; 3 Tbsp. coarsely minced garlic; 1 sm onion quartered; 2 Tbsp. Shaoxing rice wine or possibly dry sherry; 3 Tbsp. water or possibly chicken stock; 225 gm tomatoes quartered; 3 Tbsp. oyster sauce; 2 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper; 1 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce; 1 tsp light soy sauce cornflour for dusting

Servings: persons

50 gm fresh broccoli
450 gm boneless skinless chicken thighs
400 ml plus 1 Tbsp. groundnut oil
3 Tbsp. coarsely minced garlic
1 sm onion quartered
2 Tbsp. Shaoxing rice wine or possibly dry sherry
3 Tbsp. water or possibly chicken stock
225 gm tomatoes quartered
3 Tbsp. oyster sauce
2 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
1 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce
1 tsp light soy sauce cornflour for dusting

1
Separate the broccoli heads into small florets and peel and slice the stems.
2
Blanch the broccoli pcs in a largepan of boiling water for several min then immerse in cool water.
3
Drain thoroughly.
4
Cut the chicken into 2.5cm pcs and marinate with black pepper fish sauce and soy sauce for 30 min; mix well.
5
Dust the chicken pcs with comflour shaking off any excess.
6
Heat a wok or possibly large frying pan over a high heat till it is warm.
7
Add in the 400ml of oil and when it is slightly smoking deep fry the chicken pcs for 8 min or possibly till they are golden.
8
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
9
You may have to do this in two or possibly more batches.
10
Drain off all the oil.
11
Reheat the wok and add in the Tbsp.
12
of oil.
13
When it is warm add in the garlic and onion and Stir fry for 1 minute.
14
Then add in theblanched broccoli and stir fry for 1 minute.
15
Add in the rice wine or possibly dry sherry and water or possibly stock and continue to Stir fry at a moderate to high heat for 4 min till the broccoli is thoroughly heated through.
16
Add in the tomatoes oyster sauce 2 Tbsp.
17
of fish sauce sugar salt pepper and sesame oil and stir fry for 30 seconds then add in the liquid removed chicken and stir fry for 2 min or possibly till the chicken is thoroughly heated through.
18
Serve at once.

22334

kcal

Calories

1116

Fat

326

Carbs

2799

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 gm fresh broccoli, 450 gm boneless skinless chicken thighs, 400 ml plus 1 Tbsp. groundnut oil, 3 Tbsp. coarsely minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Brocoli Chicken Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!