Easy Chicken And Broccoli Recipe
Quick and easy chicken and broccoli recipe will become your new favorite takeout copycat recipe. This chicken and broccoli stir fry is loaded with Asian flavors, well seasoned, and served with rice making it a completely comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 9 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, neutral such as avocado or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced
- ½ cup of teriyaki sauce (thick), divided
- 1-2 tablespoon scallions, sliced thin + more for garnish
- 1 cup cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl add chicken and ¼ cup teriyaki sauce. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat oil and once hot brown the chicken pieces until all the way cooked through. About 7-8 minutes in total.
- Set aside. Add broccoli, and scallions, and flash fry these for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the remaining ¼ cup teriyaki sauce and give it a good stir until the veggies are covered.
- Return the cooked chicken, and stir again. Serve right away with your favorite side, more scallions or green onions, and sesame seeds over a bed of rice.
Notes
Chicken — I used what I had at the moment for this recipe, but you can also use boneless chicken thighs which tend to be more juicy and tender. Any cut of chicken will work.
I like to add some sweetener to my stir fries, it intensifies all the rest seasonings and flavors without making the dish sweet. However, it will depend on which teriyaki sauce you end up using. Some brands add some sort of sweetener (usually sugar or brown sugar) but if you feel you need to add more maple syrup, agave or honey are all great options. You only need a dash of it. Also adding just a little more salt will bring the sweetness out more.
Cut the chicken against the grain for the most tender results, especially chicken breast.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the skillet adding a splash of water as the sauce will get thick and sticky after cooling.
I like to add some sweetener to my stir fries, it intensifies all the rest seasonings and flavors without making the dish sweet. However, it will depend on which teriyaki sauce you end up using. Some brands add some sort of sweetener (usually sugar or brown sugar) but if you feel you need to add more maple syrup, agave or honey are all great options. You only need a dash of it. Also adding just a little more salt will bring the sweetness out more.
Cut the chicken against the grain for the most tender results, especially chicken breast.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the skillet adding a splash of water as the sauce will get thick and sticky after cooling.
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