This stir-fried Chinese Chicken and Broccoli is seasoned with the perfect amount of ginger, garlic, broccoli florets, and a deep, rich soy sauce glaze.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pure maple syrup. Microwave for 1 minute (just until the liquid is nice and hot). Then, whisk in the corn starch. Set the sauce aside.
COOK THE CHICKEN
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is nice and hot, drizzle in the olive oil. Swirl the pan to ensure the bottom is fully coated. Next, add the chicken to the hot pan spacing out the pieces.
Once you place the chicken in the pan, do not touch! This will allow the chicken to get nice and golden brown on the bottom. Flip the chicken to get the other side golden brown; about 4-5 minutes in total time. When ready, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
In the same pan, drizzle in more oil. Add the finely diced onion, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry until aromatic.
Next, add in the warm soy sauce glaze. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken. Once thicken, add the chicken and broccoli to the soy glaze; continue to stir-fry until the broccoli has softened to the desired consistency.
SERVE
Top over a bed of fluffy quinoa or rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy while hot.
Notes
Make sure to use low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium broth or else the dish will be too salty.
The soy sauce will add all the salt this dish needs.