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Spicy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

Lauren Keating
Updated Aug 1, 2018
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Blogger Lauren Keating shares a favorite recipe inspired by Chinese take out.

Spicy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 17
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Ingredients

Sauce

  • 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

Chicken and Broccoli

  • 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)

Serve-With

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place steamer basket in 3-quart saucepan; fill with water. Heat over medium-high heat to boiling.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, the brown sugar and chili paste; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In shallow dish, stir together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and the pepper. Add chicken; toss to coat.
  • Step 
    4
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until light golden brown and no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    5
    Meanwhile, add broccoli to steamer basket in saucepan; cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    6
    Remove chicken from skillet; place on plate and set aside. Return skillet to heat. Add gingerroot, chiles and garlic; cook 1 minute. Return chicken to skillet. Add broccoli and sauce; stir to combine. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to a thick glaze. Stir in green onions. Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition

380 Calories
12g Total Fat
31g Protein
38g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
1160mg
48%
Potassium
510mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
4g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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