This chicken and broccoli dish is an entire meal that can be stir-fried all in one pan. It's both spicy and sweet, as well as filling. It's fast, easy, and can be altered to suit any taste. If someone in the family doesn't like spicy foods, the spicy sauce can be left out of the initial mixture and stirred in after a non-spiced portion is removed.
The dish is also not limited to chicken and broccoli but can be expanded to include a variety of vegetables and meats. Vegetarians can substitute tofu in place of the chicken. The entire meal, including prep-time takes around 45 minutes. It's a great way to use up odds and ends in the kitchen. The whole family is sure to enjoy this meal or just a couple or one person can savor it and save the rest for lunch.
Spicy Ginger Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 3 Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 1 egg white
- salt
- 4 scallions
- Ginger Root
- 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 teaspoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Spicy Schezuan Stir Fry Sauce
- water
- 1 16oz bag frozen broccoli
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped red peppers
- 1 cup rice
- Vegetable oil
Directions:
Cooking the Rice
- Cook rice by preferred method. This can be in a microwave, rice cooker, or over the stove. The rice will be added to the stir-fry later.
- Short-grained Asian-style, but not sushi rice works best, but brown rice can be substituted.
Chopping, Marinating, and Preparing
- Chop the chicken into 1/4 inch cubes and mix with 1/2 teaspoon salt and egg white. Stir and let sit in a bowl. Be sure to come back and stir frequently to ensure it mixes well.
- Cut the scallions and red peppers into 1/4 inch chunks, peel and mince 4 tablespoons of ginger, set aside.
- Chop still frozen broccoli into small bowl and set aside. Do not thaw! The moisture from the frozen broccoli will enhance the sauce.
- In a small bowl mix sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, spicy Schezuan sauce, 3 tablespoons water, set aside.
Cooking the Chicken, Vegetables, and Sauce
- Heat 1/3 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok.
- Add chicken chunks and stir until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside. Leave the oil in the pan and reheat.
- Stir-fry scallions, ginger, red peppers, and sesame seeds in the used oil until slightly browned.
- Add sauce mixture and stir until heated.
- Add broccoli stirring constantly, until broccoli is thawed and cooked.
- Add chicken chunks and stir fry until hot and coated in sauce.
- Add rice and stir fry 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
This meal can serve four people, but also makes great leftovers. Be sure to try adding shrimp, carrots, peas, or anything else that comes to mind to the mix. Sesame, soy, or peanut oil can be used instead of vegetable oil. If using sesame oil, reduce the amount of seeds.
Enjoy!
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