Tender chicken and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce, all made in one pan — a fast and flavorful takeout-style meal perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
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3 cups broccoli florets
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
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3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tsp cornstarch (plus 1 tsp for chicken marinade)
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
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Toss chicken with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch. Let sit while you prep other ingredients.
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In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, sugar, sesame oil, and 1 tsp cornstarch.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add broccoli and stir-fry 2–3 minutes. Add splash of water, cover for 1 minute, then remove broccoli.
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Add more oil and cook chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through.
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Push chicken to the side, add garlic and ginger, and cook 30 seconds.
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Return broccoli to the pan, pour in sauce, and toss everything to coat. Simmer 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Serve hot over rice.