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Chicken and Broccoli
Andre Lewis

Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for chicken
  • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce for chicken
  • 1 tbsp water for chicken coating
  • 4 cups broccoli florets about 1 inch wide
  • 1/4 cup water for broccoli
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce for sauce
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cornstarch for sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with its tablespoon cornstarch, tablespoon soy sauce, and tablespoon water. Stand 10 minutes while preparing ingredients, included in prep time.
  2. Put broccoli and its water in 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Cover; steam 3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Transfer to bowl; evaporate remaining water.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Sear half chicken 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to 165°F; transfer to clean plate. Repeat remaining oil and chicken.
  4. Reduce to medium; stir garlic and ginger 30 seconds. Whisk oyster sauce, sauce soy sauce, broth, and sauce cornstarch; add to skillet. Simmer 1 minute until glossy.
  5. Return chicken and broccoli; gently toss 1 to 2 minutes until hot and evenly coated. Remove from heat; add sesame oil. Divide among 4 plates.