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Chinese Chicken

Chinese Chicken

This Chinese Chicken recipe combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and a delicious garlicky soy sauce for a takeout-style meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts a lean protein choice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce delivers savory umami flavor
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar adds sweetness
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch helps create a smooth sauce
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell peppers colorful mix of red and green
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets provides healthy crunch
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Oil for cooking vegetable or sesame oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray your baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Add bell peppers and broccoli to the skillet along with the sauce mixture, stir well, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, drizzled with any remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds for extra crunch.

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