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Spicy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Lauren Keating's delicious Chinese takeout inspired recipe.
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch fresh broccoli, broken into florets (about 3 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
  • 5 dried Thai chiles, seeds removed
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions:
  • Set up a steamer basket in a 3-quart saucepan and fill it with water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, brown sugar, and chili paste; set aside.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and pepper in a shallow dish. Add the chicken and coat evenly by tossing.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side until lightly golden brown and cooked through.
  • Add the broccoli to the steamer basket in the saucepan and steam for 5 minutes, or until it is perfectly crisp-tender.
  • Take out the chicken from the skillet and set it on a plate. Put the skillet back on the heat, then add gingerroot, chiles, and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Place the chicken back in the skillet, add broccoli and sauce, then mix everything well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glaze. Mix in green onions and serve over brown rice.

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