Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chicken Breast

 Stir-fried broccoli with chicken breast is a classic light and healthy Chinese home-cooked dish. 

Tender chicken breast matches crisp broccoli, with a fresh and savory taste. 

It is low in fat, high in protein and rich in vitamins, ideal for daily meals and fitness diets.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

250g chicken breast

300g fresh broccoli

Aromatics

3 garlic cloves (minced)

2 thin ginger slices

Chicken Marinade

1 tsp cooking wine

1 tsp light soy sauce

A pinch of salt

A little ground white pepper

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp cooking oil

Seasonings for Stir-frying

1 tbsp light soy sauce

½ tsp oyster sauce

A pinch of salt

½ tsp white sugar

Ground black pepper (optional)

Cooking oil

A little water starch (for thickening, optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Process and marinate chicken breast

   Cut chicken breast into thin slices or small dices. Rinse and drain well.

   Add cooking wine, light soy sauce, salt, white pepper and cornstarch. Stir evenly, then add a spoonful of cooking oil and mix again. Let it marinate for 15 minutes to lock moisture and keep tenderness.
2. Prepare broccoli

   Cut broccoli into small florets. Rinse thoroughly to remove dirt and residual pests.

   Boil water in a pot, add a little salt and oil. Put broccoli in and blanch for 1 minute. Take out and drain immediately to retain bright green color and crisp texture.
3. Stir-fry the chicken

   Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry quickly until it turns white and fully cooked. Scoop out and set aside.
4. Sauté aromatics and broccoli

   Leave a little base oil in the wok. Add minced garlic and ginger slices, stir-fry until fragrant.

   Add blanched broccoli, stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.
5. Combine and season

   Put the fried chicken back into the wok. Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle black pepper if you like.

   Stir all ingredients evenly. Drizzle water starch to slightly thicken the sauce if preferred.
6. Serve

   Stir for another 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Transfer to a plate and serve hot.

Cooking Tips

1. Marinating chicken with cornstarch and oil prevents it from getting dry and tough after stir-frying.
2. Short blanching time is essential to keep broccoli crisp and nutritious.
3. Use high heat for quick stir-frying to preserve the fresh taste of ingredients.
4. Control the amount of seasoning to keep the dish light and refreshing.

Mixed Garland Chrysanthemum with Eggs

 Garland chrysanthemum mixed with eggs is a simple, refreshing and nutritious Chinese cold dish. 

It features crisp, fragrant greens paired with tender egg strips, seasoned lightly for a fresh and appetizing taste. 

It works well as a side dish or light meal all year round.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

300g fresh garland chrysanthemum

2 large eggs

Aromatics

3 garlic cloves (minced)

A small handful of chopped scallions

Seasonings

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar

½ teaspoon sugar

A pinch of salt

A little ground white pepper

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Cooking oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare garland chrysanthemum

   Pick out wilted leaves and tough stems of garland chrysanthemum. Rinse thoroughly and drain the water completely.

   Bring water to a boil in a pot, add a little salt and cooking oil. Put in the greens and blanch for 20 to 30 seconds.

   Take it out and soak in cold water immediately to keep the bright color and crisp texture, then squeeze out excess water and cut into short sections.
2. Make egg strips

   Crack eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and beat well.

   Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg liquid and spread evenly to make a thin omelette.

   Once fully set, flip briefly and turn off the heat. Let it cool down, then cut into thin strips.
3. Mix the base ingredients

   Put the blanched garland chrysanthemum and egg strips into a large mixing bowl. Add minced garlic and chopped scallions.
4. Make the dressing

   Add light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt and white pepper into the bowl. Stir all ingredients evenly.
5. Finish and serve

   Drizzle with sesame oil and toss thoroughly again.

   Transfer to a plate and serve cold directly.

Cooking Tips

1. Do not blanch garland chrysanthemum for too long, or it will lose its crispness and unique aroma.
2. Squeeze out excess water from the greens to avoid diluting the dressing.
3. Control the thickness of the omelette for better taste and appearance.
4. Adjust the ratio of vinegar and sugar according to your personal preference.
5. This dish tastes best when freshly mixed.