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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

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Article adapted from : www.simplywhisked.com

Make this easy Chinese favorite at home -Made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey it's cheaper and much more flavorful than takeout.

  •  Prep Time 20 minutes
  •  Cook Time 10 minutes
  •  Total Time 30 minutes
  •  Servings 4 people


Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large Head of Broccoli cut into florets
  • 6 boneless chicken thighs skinless
  • 3 green/spring onions trimmed and sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 6 Tablespoons honey approximately
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons hot water
  • 3 Tablespoons light soy sauce (extra to taste)

Instructions

  1. First, Steam or sauté the broccoli to the softness just a bit firmer than you prefer & set aside.
  2. Then, Heat a wok over a high heat and add a bit of oil. Add the chicken and brown on all sides to seal the meat. Remove the chicken and set aside. 
  3. Next, Fry the garlic, spring onion and ginger for 30 seconds in the hot wok, adding a little more oil if necessary, tossing now and then.
  4. After that, Put the chicken back in the wok. Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and the hot water and bring to a boil. Drizzle with some of the honey, cover, and simmer, turning & drizzling with honey now and again for 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce reduced.
  5. Finally, Add the broccoli and toss with the sauce until cooked through