Hoisin Chicken – Quick, Healthy, and Flavorful Chinese Dish

A delicious Chinese-inspired dish that’s fast to prepare, healthy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken breast, thinly sliced

• 4 garlic cloves, pressed

• About 350 g broccoli florets

• About 15 shiitake mushrooms, sliced (soak dried mushrooms in hot water beforehand)

• 1 carrot, peeled and sliced

• Salt and sugar to taste

Marinade:

• 2 tablespoons rice wine

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Sauce:

• 4 heaping tablespoons hoisin sauce

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• A pinch of white pepper

• 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch

• About 250 ml water

• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken: Combine the marinade ingredients with the chicken slices and let sit for about 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients and set aside.

3. Cook the vegetables: Heat a little oil in a large pan or wok. Sauté the garlic for a few seconds, then add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

4. Add the chicken: Stir-fry the chicken until it changes color, then add the mushrooms, carrot slices, and the prepared sauce. Mix well.

5. Simmer: Cook gently until the carrots are slightly tender. If the sauce thickens too quickly, add a little water.

6. Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and a small amount of sugar if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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