garlicky chicken and broccoli

24 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Oct 21, 2013

This Weight Watcher recipe was prepared by Ed Daly for our October, 2013, meeting.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine or sherry
  • 3 tablespoons plus 2 tsp of cornstarch, divided
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili sauce, such as sambal oelek (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh, minced ginger root
  • 5 cups cut-up broccoli (bite size pieces)
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced

How To Make garlicky chicken and broccoli

  • Step 1
    In a glass dish, whisk together egg white, rice wine (or sherry), 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and add salt: add chicken and toss to coat. Cover dish and marinate chicken for 30 minutes (or overnight).
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, dark brown sugar, chili sauce and remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch; set aside.
  • Step 3
    When ready to cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil; remove chicken from marinade and add to pot (discard marinade). Poach until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes; drain well and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat oil in a large nonstick skilled (or wok) over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broccoli and toss to coat. Pour broth over broccoli and increase heat to medium high; cover skillet and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and reserved sauce; reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 3 minutes. Garnish with scallions and serve. Yields about 1 cup serving./
  • Step 5
    This is a weightwatchers recipe - 4 points plus per serving.
  • Step 6
    Ever wonder what the secret is to really tender stir-fry chicken? It's a simple egg white-cornstarch marinade and easy poaching technique that gives juicy results every time.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: American

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