Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli is a chicken recipe built around chicken broth or stock, light or dark brown sugar and soy sauce. Plan on 6 servings and about 30 minutes.

• Yield 6 servings
• Ready in 30 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock (I use low-sodium)
• 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (I use low sodium -)
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or refrigerated ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3-4 cups cooked, shredded or cubed chicken (about 20 ounces)
• 6-8 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-size pieces (about 16 ounces)
• Hot, cooked rice, for serving
• Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 cup water, cover, and steam in the microwave for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is crisp-tender (or steam on the stovetop). Drain the water and set aside.
2. In a deep 12-inch skillet (you can also use a saucepan or pot), whisk together the broth, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, and cook until the sauce has thickened, 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the chicken and broccoli and stir to cover with sauce. Heat through.
5. Serve over hot, cooked rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.