chicken and broccoli

Name: Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ## FOR THE SAUCE; 2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ginger root, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) soy sauce; 1/4 cup(s) hoisin sauce; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) corn starch; 2/3 cup(s) brown sugar; ## FOR THE CHICKEN; 1 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut up; 1 large egg; 1 cup(s) flour; 1 cup(s) milk; - canola oil for frying; ## FOR THE STIR-FRY; 1 bunch(es) fresh broccoli cut into flowerets; 2 large green onions, sliced; 4 cup(s) cooked white rice; - toasted sesame seeds for garnishing

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on May 10, 2020

You can make the sauce ahead when it's convenient! Don't look for this in a Chinese restaurant if you order chicken & broccoli. I just made this one up!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon corn starch
2/3 cup brown sugar
FOR THE CHICKEN
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut up
1 large egg
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
- canola oil for frying
FOR THE STIR-FRY
1 bunch fresh broccoli cut into flowerets
2 large green onions, sliced
4 cups cooked white rice
- toasted sesame seeds for garnishing

How To Make chicken and broccoli

Step 1

Make the sauce by heating 2 tsp of sesame oil in medium saucepan over med/low heat. Add ginger and garlic to the pan and quickly add the soy sauce and water before the garlic scorches, Stir in the Hoisin sauce. Dissolve the cornstarch and brown sugar in the sauce before it gets hot, then raise the heat to about medium and boil the sauce for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove it from heat; set aside.

Step 2

Slice the chicken against the grain into 1/4 inch thick bite-size slices.
Step 3

Beat egg with milk until will mixed. Dip the chicken pieces into the milk and roll flour.
Step 4

Fry in an inch or so of hot oil until browned. Set in 170 degree oven on a rack to keep warm and stay crisp while you prepare the rest.
Step 5

Add broccoli and stir-fry 1 minute until crisp tender.
Step 6

Add the sauce. Toss until well coated and heated through.
Step 7

Serve over white rice and garnish with a tsp. or so of sliced green onions.
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