Chicken & Poultry

Ginger-Glazed Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tender chicken stir-fried with broccoli and bamboo shoots in a glossy oyster sauce and soy glaze, enhanced with fresh ginger and garlic for a quick weeknight dinner.

4.7 (3 reviews)
By Ricky Robinson Updated November 26, 2024

This chicken and broccoli stir-fry might seem straightforward, but there's a trick that makes all the difference. Before the chicken goes anywhere near the wok, we give it a quick treatment with baking soda. It's a really simple but effective technique that Chinese restaurants use to get that lovely tender texture in their meat.

The baking soda treatment transforms the chicken, giving it that restaurant-quality tender texture you can't get any other way.

The whole dish takes about 40 minutes, but most of that is just waiting time while the chicken tenderises. You can use this time to get your rice on, chop your veg and mix up your sauce. The actual cooking part is fairly quick - just the way a good stir-fry should be.

The sauce is a balanced mix of salty oyster sauce and soy, made glossy with a touch of cornflour. Fresh ginger and garlic provide a flavour base, while the broccoli is steamed just enough to keep its bite and that bright green colour.

Ginger-Glazed Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe image
Ginger-Glazed Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

I've added bamboo shoots for a bit of crunch, but you could leave them out if they're not your thing. What I particularly like about this recipe is that it's reliable - the kind of dinner you can make on a Tuesday night when you want something tasty but don't fancy anything too complicated. It's the ultimate fake-away.

The finished dish isn't trying to be anything fancy - just good, proper Chinese-inspired food that's a step above your usual home-cooked stir-fry. The chicken comes out really tender, the sauce is rich without being heavy, and everything tastes fresh and clean.

It's just right served with a bowl of steaming rice, and any leftovers heat up well for lunch the next day. The combination of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and that glossy ginger-garlic sauce makes for a satisfying meal that feels both comforting and healthy at the same time.

Ginger-Glazed Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Broccoli Chicken Oyster sauce
Total Time 45 min
Servings 2 servings
Calories 420 cal
Protein 42g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wok
  • Steamer

Instructions

  1. 1
    Toss sliced chicken with baking soda in a bowl. Cover and let sit for 20 minutes in the fridge.
  2. 2
    Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water to remove all the baking soda. Pat very dry with paper towels.
  3. 3
    In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed chicken with marinade ingredients: 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon cornflour, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by whisking together 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornflour, and chicken stock in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. 5
    Steam broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly crisp. They should be slightly undercooked as they will continue cooking later. Immediately transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain.
  6. 6
    Heat sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  7. 7
    In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add garlic, ginger, and onions, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. 8
    Add bamboo shoots and steamed broccoli, stir-frying for another minute.
  9. 9
    Return chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  11. 11
    Serve hot over steamed rice.
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Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheats well in the microwave or wok, though the broccoli may soften slightly.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over steamed white or brown rice. A side of prawn crackers or spring rolls makes it feel like a proper takeaway.

Ginger-Glazed Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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4.7 • 3 reviews

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