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Better-Than-Takeout Chicken & Broccoli

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

🍗 Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
🥦 Vegetables
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced (optional)
  • 🥣 Garlic Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
Garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Toss the chicken with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. Transfer to a plate.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. Add the broccoli, onions, and bell peppers to the skillet.
  2. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and just tender while remaining slightly crisp.
Make the Sauce
  1. Whisk together:
  2. Soy sauce
  3. Chicken broth
  4. Oyster sauce
  5. Hoisin sauce
  6. Brown sugar
  7. Sesame oil
  8. Garlic
  9. Ginger
  10. Mix the cornstarch with the cold water and stir into the sauce mixture.
Combine Everything
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet.
  2. Pour in the sauce.
  3. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats every piece of chicken and broccoli.
Garnish & Serve
  1. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  2. Serve immediately.