Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (Better Than Takeout)
Make this sizzling Chinese chicken and broccoli stir fry at home in just 15 minutes! Easy, healthy, and bursting with flavour – better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
- 250 g chicken thighs (cut into 3–5 cm bite sizes)
- 200 g broccoli
- 100 g mushroom (sliced)
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (half for marinating, half for sauce)
- 2 teaspoon oyster sauce (one for marinating, one for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 teaspoon pepper powder (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
Instructions
1. Mix the chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 5–10 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and pepper to make the stir fry sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and pan-fry until lightly browned on both sides. Set aside.
4. Bring water to a boil and cook the broccoli to your preferred tenderness. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms soften.
6. Return chicken and broccoli to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce.
7. Stir-fry everything until well combined. Cook off any extra water, add another tablespoon of oil, give it a final mix, and let it sizzle until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier texture. Slice chicken breast against the grain if substituting.
Cook broccoli to your desired texture and drain well before adding to the pan to avoid sogginess.
White button mushrooms are used, but any variety can be substituted or skipped.
Use high-quality oyster sauce for best flavor. Rice wine can be skipped if unavailable.
Ensure ingredients are sizzling at the end of cooking to enhance flavor.
Use fresh chicken for best results as frozen may release excess water.
Adding oil twice helps balance moisture absorption from mushrooms.
Customize with chili flakes for spice or top with peanuts/cashews for crunch.