Chicken And Broccoli Stir Fry Chinese Style | Chicken with Broccoli Recipe | Chinese Stir Fry

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is more widely available.

Slice 200g chicken breast thinly.

In a bowl, mix chicken with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper.

Add 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water to the chicken and mix well.

Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.

In another bowl, combine 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 chicken stock cube, and 1/2 cup hot water; stir until dissolved.

Add 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red chilli sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the mixture and mix well until no lumps remain.

In a pot, boil carrots and broccoli on high heat for 5 minutes, then drain them out.

In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and add 1 tablespoon minced ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and cook until it thickens.

Add the fried chicken and boiled vegetables to the skillet and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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