Ginger Chicken

Ginger Chicken

from dinneratthezoo.com
30 min
4 servings

This ginger chicken is pieces of chicken breast sauteed with broccoli, ginger and garlic, all in a savory sauce. A quick and easy stir fry recipe that's perfect for a busy night, and always gets rave reviews.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (can also use water)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

  2. 2

    Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.

  3. 3

    Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover to keep warm.

  4. 4

    Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.

  5. 5

    Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Add the broccoli mixture back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.

  7. 7

    In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch.

  8. 8

    Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately, with rice if desired.