Discover the Perfect Harmony of Ingredients
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Add the chicken pieces to the wok. Stir-fry until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed.
- Add sliced red bell pepper and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
- Pour the sauce into the wok with the vegetables.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok.
- Stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and veggies.
- Finish with Sesame Flavor:
- Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.
How to Serve: Serve your Chinese Garlic Chicken hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles. The delightful blend of tastes and satisfaction awaits!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
Enjoy this savory creation, and invite your friends and family to savor the flavors!