2 Ways to Make Delicious and Simple Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chicken and Tofu

Prepare the Chicken

After purchasing the chicken, you proceed to prepare the chicken by rubbing it with coarse salt and washing it again with clean water, then let it drain. After that, use a knife to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, according to your preference, and marinate with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl for about 4 minutes.

Prepare Other Ingredients

For the broccoli, cut it into small florets, about 3 – 4cm in height. For the broccoli stems, you should peel off the tough outer layer (if any) and cut them into pieces similar to the florets. Next, wash with diluted salt water and rinse with clean water, then let it drain.

Peeled garlic should be minced finely.

Stir-fry the chicken

Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, wait for the pan to heat up, then add 1 teaspoon of melted butter along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Next, add all the marinated chicken, stir-fry evenly for about 8 minutes until the chicken is firm and golden, then drain the oil.

Stir-fry the broccoli

Using the same pan, add minced garlic to sauté until fragrant. Next, add all the prepared broccoli. Stir the broccoli with 1/2 cup of chicken broth, then cover to cook for about 5 minutes on low heat.

Open the lid and transfer the broccoli to a bowl.

Completion

Still using the frying pan, add 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and the tapioca water mixture (made of 1/2 tablespoon of tapioca flour and 1/2 tablespoon of water), stir well. Finally, add all the chicken (that has been stir-fried), and stir well over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Scoop rice into a bowl, add a moderate amount of broccoli along with the chicken in sauce, and sprinkle sesame seeds before enjoying.

Final Product

Stir-fried broccoli with chicken looks appealing with the green color of the broccoli cooked just right while still retaining its crispness, not too soft. The chicken is tender and chewy, combined with a rich sauce, making it great to eat with hot rice.

Prepare the tofu

After buying the tofu, rinse it briefly in water and then use a dry cloth to absorb any excess moisture. Next, cut it into bite-sized cubes, for instance, one tofu piece can be cut into 12 small cubes.

Fry the tofu

Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the tofu to fry until golden, then remove and drain.

Prepare the other ingredients

For the broccoli, cut it into small florets, and peel the stems, then cut them into pieces similar to the florets. Afterwards, wash them in saltwater and rinse with clean water, then drain.

Peel the garlic and mince it finely. Peel and mince the ginger.

Stir-fried broccoli

Next, using the tofu frying pan, add all the broccoli (prepared) along with 3 tablespoons of vegetable cooking water, cover the pot, and cook for about 5 minutes.

Then, uncover, and add minced garlic, ginger, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, and 1/4 cup of soy sauce, stir well.

Gradually add: 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, the cornstarch mixture (consisting of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water), and 30g of toasted sesame seeds, stir for about 2 minutes.

Finally, pour all the fried tofu into the pan, mix the mixture for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.

Final product

The stir-fried broccoli with tofu has a thick brown sauce, rich in flavor. The broccoli retains its crispness, is moderately soft, along with the creaminess of the tofu, especially with a hint of ginger aroma.