Tender chicken stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory garlic sauce — a healthier version of your favorite takeout, ready in under 30 minutes.
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
½ cup chicken broth or water
1 tbsp cornstarch (plus 1 tsp for marinade)
½ tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
Salt and pepper to taste
Marinate chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and ½ tsp sesame oil.
Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse cold.
Mix sauce ingredients: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, ½ cup broth, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp sugar.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet. Stir-fry chicken until just cooked. Set aside.
Add more oil, sauté garlic and ginger.
Add broccoli, return chicken, and pour in sauce. Stir until thickened and glossy.
Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and serve hot.