Chinese Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry (Print-Friendly Version)

Enjoy juicy chicken and vibrant broccoli in a quick, flavorful stir fry—perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 250 g chicken thighs, cut into 3–5 cm pieces
02 - 200 g broccoli, separated into florets
03 - 100 g white button mushrooms, sliced

→ Sauce and Marinade

04 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
05 - 1 tablespoon corn starch
06 - 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, divided
07 - 2 teaspoons oyster sauce, divided
08 - 1 tablespoon rice wine
09 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
10 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a bowl, combine chicken thigh pieces with ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, rice wine, and corn starch. Mix well to coat each piece. Set aside to marinate for 5–10 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon oyster sauce, and pepper. Reserve for later.
03 - Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and pan-fry until lightly browned on both sides. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
04 - Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and cook to desired doneness, then drain thoroughly. Set aside.
05 - In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are softened.
06 - Return cooked chicken and blanched broccoli to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce. Stir-fry all ingredients together until evenly coated and heated through. Cook off any excess moisture.
07 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, toss all ingredients, and allow them to sizzle until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For optimal tenderness and juiciness, use chicken thighs rather than chicken breast; slice breast meat against the grain if preferred.
02 - The degree of broccoli doneness can be adjusted by altering blanching time; drain thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
03 - Any variety of mushrooms may be substituted or omitted according to taste.
04 - Oyster sauce imparts rich savoury depth—select a high-quality brand for best results.
05 - Rice wine enhances flavour complexity; it can be omitted if unavailable.
06 - A non-stick pan is recommended to prevent chicken from adhering due to its corn starch coating.
07 - Stir-frying over high heat and allowing ingredients to sizzle intensifies flavour and ensures proper browning.
08 - Fresh chicken delivers juicier and more flavourful results compared to thawed frozen meat.
09 - Additional oil may be required as mushrooms readily absorb fat during cooking.
10 - For extra texture or heat, add chilli flakes or toasted nuts such as peanuts or cashews as garnish.

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