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A close-up of a cast iron skillet filled with Chinese chicken and broccoli stir fry.

Family-favorite Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

A mouth-watering family-favorite Chinese chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe cooked in a cast iron skillet.
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Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 0.25 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Heat sesame oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey and stir to combine.
  • Add broccoli and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add almonds and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.