Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Bliss: A Quick, Flavor-Packed Meal That’s Pure Comfort in Every Bite!
Ingredients
Here’s everything I use, measured out with love:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (or more broccoli if you skip mushrooms)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
I line it all up on my counter, and it’s like a stir-fry feast waiting to happen. This makes 4 hearty servings—perfect for sharing or savoring solo, depending on my mood. It’s my roadmap to savory bliss. I always double-check my stash before I start—it’s my ritual to stay chill. Nothing’s worse than missing ginger mid-chop, right? Keeps me in the groove and ready to cook.
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Veggies
Let’s get sizzling—heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat (I love that warm promise!). Add 2 cups small broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced mushrooms—cook about 4 minutes ‘til tender (my kitchen’s buzzing with green vibes!). Stir it up—crisp and ready (my anticipation’s building!).
Step 2: Add the Aromatics
Toss in 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger and 1 teaspoon minced garlic—cook 30 seconds more (my heart races for that zesty hum!). Mix it quick—aromatic love (my kitchen smells like a dream!). It’s the flavor kick—pure stir-fry joy!
Step 3: Clear the Pan
Remove the veggies to a plate—cover to keep warm (my senses are dancing!). Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel—turn heat to high (my heart’s full!). It’s the reset—pure prep magic!
Step 4: Fry the Chicken
Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil—season 1 pound chicken pieces with salt and pepper (te juro que vas a suspirar como yo la primera vez!). Fry in a single layer, maybe in batches—3-4 minutes per side ‘til golden and cooked through (my kitchen’s a golden haven!). Flip with love—juicy and perfect (my anticipation peaks!).
Step 5: Reunite the Crew
Add veggies back to the pan—cook 2 minutes ‘til warm (my kitchen’s alive!). Stir it up—pure harmony (my table’s set!). It’s the big reunion—pure tender bliss!
Step 6: Make the Sauce
Whisk 1/4 cup oyster sauce, 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a bowl (my heart races for that glossy glow!). Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water in a small bowl—smooth and ready (my kitchen’s a sauce symphony!). It’s the flavor heart—pure savory delight!
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Pour sauce over chicken and veggies—cook 30 seconds (my kitchen’s a feast!). Add cornstarch mix—bring to a boil, cook 1 minute ‘til thickened (my heart’s happy!). Serve hot, with rice if you like—pure comfort joy (my table shines!). Enjoy—pure stir-fry love!