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Spicy Jalapeno Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Spicy Jalapeno Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry is a little bit spicier and a whole lot healthier than your favorite Chinese takeout.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken and broccoli stir fry, dinner ideas, jalapeno chicken recipe, stir fry
Servings: 4
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Amy Casey

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in bite sized pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced, about ½ cup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root finely chopped
  • ½ jalapeno pepper sliced thin, more if you like spicy!
  • 4 cups broccoli florets blanched for 3 minutes in boiling water
  • Sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallion
  • 4 ounces thin rice noodles or rice– cooked according to package directions

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken stock, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat a large sauté pan or wok over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil.
  • When the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and stir fry until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and stir. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat to a shimmer. Add the garlic, onion, ginger, and jalapeno. Sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes to just begin to release their flavors and begin to soften.
  • Add the stock mixture to the pan and cook until it begins to thicken, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and broccoli and stir just to coat.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallion.
  • Serve over the cooked rice or rice noodles.

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Notes

  • Cook the chicken until just done. Any longer than that and it gets tough and rubbery. 
  • Even a small amount of an ingredient adds a distinctive Asian flavor. The oyster sauce is just such an ingredient that gives this dish its authentic Chinese takeout taste.
  • Blanching the broccoli florets for a few minutes helps it retain its bright green color. They also have a tender crisp bite.
  • To make dinner time prep fly by, chop all the ingredients the night before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5g | Protein: 53.1g | Fat: 19.8g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 552mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2.6g