Lemon Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Lemon Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

​Ingredients

  • ​Chicken: 500g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • ​Broccoli: 1 large head of broccoli (cut into small florets)
  • ​Garlic: 4-5 cloves (finely minced)
  • ​Lemon: 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ​Soy Sauce: 2 tbsp (preferably low-sodium)
  • ​Honey or Sugar: 1 tbsp
  • ​Oil: 2 tbsp (olive oil or sesame oil)
  • ​Cornstarch Slurry: 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
  • ​Seasoning: Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ​Garnish: Sesame seeds or red chili flakes (optional)

​Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. ​Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. ​Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, honey (or sugar), and the remaining minced garlic. Set it aside.
  3. ​Blanch the Broccoli (Optional but recommended): Boil the broccoli florets in hot water for 1-2 minutes until they turn bright green but stay crunchy. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately to stop the cooking.
  4. ​Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for about 5-6 minutes until they are cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. ​Stir-Fry and Combine: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Toss in the broccoli and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  6. ​Bring It All Together: Pour the prepared lemon-garlic sauce into the pan and let it simmer for a minute. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss everything well so the sauce coats the chicken and broccoli evenly.
  7. ​Thicken the Sauce: If you want a thicker sauce, pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and glazes the dish.

​Serving Suggestion

​Garnish with sesame seeds or red chili flakes for a little kick. You can enjoy this hot on its own, or serve it over a bed of steamed white rice, brown rice, or noodles. Enjoy!

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