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CHINESE Chicken and Broccoli

30 minutes
broccoligreen pepperssugar snap peas
Posted:7/2/19
Updated:5/27/21
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CHINESE  Chicken and Broccoli. Homemade, healthy and easy recipe that tastes just like your favorite Chinese  takeout restaurant!  Your entire family is going to love how delicious this is, and you’re going to love how simple it is to make!

chinese chicken and broccoli in pan

When I get Chinese takeout I usually order:

Chicken & Broccoli
Broccoli & Garlic Sauce
Shrimp & Broccoli
General Tso’s Caulifower & Broccoli
Lo Mein with Added Broccoli

Do you see the broccoli love?

How to Make Chicken and Broccoli Video

Authentic Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

I have been trying to perfect a takeout restaurant version of chicken and broccoli for many years.   I was close but the broccoli was never perfectly crunchy, the sauce was too thick, the sauce was too thin, the taste was off.  But finally, finally!  I shake my fist at you chinese chicken and broccoli recipe because I did it!  chinese chicken broccoli

It was a great moment sitting down at dinner to eat this and hear the cheers from both my and Matthew’s mouths.  It’s really good.  I don’t think I can ever order takeout again if I know it’s this easy (and much more healthier) to make at home.  

If you love Chinese Takeout Chicken and Broccoli, you will love this recipe!

chicken and broccoli chinese

How to Make Chicken and Broccoli

Oh garden greens, I love you.   I picked some fresh broccoli, green peppers and sugar snap peas.  You can omit the sugar snap peas if you want to, but I would highly recommend keeping them in. It gives it a great additional crunch!   

Tip: And don’t forget if you’re using fresh broccoli, you can make vegetable broth from broccoli leaves and stalks! 

broccoli and green peppers

You want your chicken to be cut up into bite size pieces, and then you let them marinate for a bit until you are ready to move on to the next step with them.

chinese chicken marinated
This is the magic sauce that holds everything together.  It’s the sauce I have fought with to get just right.  It was a glorious moment!

chinese brown sauce

The sauce turned out so well due to these 3 great ingredients.  I’ve really come to love sesame oil in cooking the past few years.  PS. Make sure you use low sodium or lite soy sauce, we want to cut back on the salt in this recipe.

rice cooking wine and soy sauce

And when it’s all done you will have one beautiful skillet full of chicken and broccoli.  
chinese chicken and broccoli in pan
chinese vegetables on spoon

Dive right in,  this CHINESE TAKEOUT Chicken and Broccoli is delicious!

Want more Chinese recipes? 

Bok Choy Stir Fry in Brown Sauce
Chinese Takeout General Tso’s Chicken
Homemade Wonton Soup
Chicken Chow Mein
Easy Vegetable Lo Mein
Bok Choy and Garlic Over Pasta
Chinese Bok Choy and Mushroom Noodles

 

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CHINESE TAKEOUT Chicken and Broccoli. Homemade, healthy and easy recipe that tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant!  Your entire family is going to love how delicious this is, and you're going to love how simple it is to make!

 

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CHINESE Chicken and Broccoli. Homemade, healthy and easy recipe that tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant!  Your entire family is going to love how delicious this is, and you're going to love how simple it is to make!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 head of broccoli cut up into florets
  • 1 small green pepper - cut up into small slices
  • 3/4 cup sugar snap peas - chopped into thirds

For the chicken marinade

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut up into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the sauce

  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon rice cooking wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Additionally

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to fry in
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Mix your marinade ingredients in a bowl - add your bite size chicken pieces and stir. Set aside.
  • Mix your sauce ingredients in a bowl - set aside.
  • Steam broccoli for 3 minutes, drain - set aside.
  • Heat up 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken, it's marinade and 1/2 of the sauce mixture. Keep cooking until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add steamed broccoli, sugar snap peas, green pepper and remaining sauce with 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens up.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 300kcal (15%)
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Chinese
Keyword:chicken and broccoli
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. VM says

    March 31, 2021 at 11:14 pm

    Made this tonight and was very happily surprised at how delicious it came out! Not casting shade to the submitter of recipe, but to my cooking abilities! Even I was able to turn out an amazingly delicious meal. Husband approved, so it’s definitely a keeper! Thank You!

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  2. Abbey says

    February 4, 2020 at 8:20 pm

    I just wanted to say we make this recipe ALL THE TIME–have for years. Thank you so much. I bought my youngest safe knives so she could help me prep. It’s a staple in our house. Much love from Chicago!

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    • Pamela says

      February 7, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      Hey Abbey, thanks for commenting – it made me smile! I’m so happy to hear this is now a family favorite recipe! 🙂

      Reply
    • Allison says

      December 3, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      I’ve been making this for years too! I’m making it tonight for dinner. It’s a staple of mine too.

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    September 3, 2019 at 8:31 am

    Ohhhh so glad I found this website and a local (sorta). I’m in Nassau County…so we are neighbors. I just printed this recipe Chicken and Broccoli…cant wait to make it. Going to look at your other recipes and print them too…you are now in my favorites!!!

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    • Pamela says

      September 3, 2019 at 10:11 am

      Hi neighbor! *Waves* Glad you found this recipe, it’s one of my favorites. It basically prevents me from ever ordering takeout now. Let me know what you think of it! Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Jackie M says

    October 12, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    I love this dish! I can’t remember exactly when I first found your recipe, but I have passed it on to friends and family who have raved over this dish when served! I sometimes use sliced carrots also!

    Reply
  5. Shannon says

    May 7, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    this looks awesome pamela, will be dinner here tomorrow 🙂 going to add mushrooms too.

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    • Pamela says

      May 10, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Hope you enjoy the recipe Shannon!

      Reply
  6. EddieBascetti says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:18 am

    I’ve attempted to cook chicken and broccoli a handful of times in the past but failed miserably:( I had almost given up until I found your recipe which I must say F’ing nailed it!!!!! I had all of the ingredients except rice wine so I used apple cider vinegar instead and crossed my fingers and was pleasantly surprised! Thanks, I will be adding this to my regular diet from now on:)

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  7. Michelle Leslie says

    January 18, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    I love Chinese food, and broccoli is one of my fav veggies so this will definitely be on the menu this week. It sounds delicious Pamela

    Reply
  8. Christina Makri says

    January 18, 2018 at 3:42 am

    I love chicken I love broccoli so I have to keep in mind this recipe. Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂

    Reply
  9. Jan says

    January 13, 2018 at 8:03 am

    That looks great! I’d love for you to share at Let’s Party! https://themarkandjanshow.com/2018/01/10/lets-party-3/ … we look forward to seeing you there!

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