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Close-up shot showing the translucent, dark-amber garlic sauce coating golden chicken breast pieces with visible specks of minced garlic. (Chicken in Garlic Sauce)

Chicken in Garlic Sauce: The Ultimate 20-Minute Glossy Stir-Fry

This Chicken in Garlic Sauce features golden-seared chicken breast in a glossy, dark-amber garlic glaze. Packed with vibrant broccoli, diagonal carrots, and crunchy water chestnuts, it is a 20-minute meal that rivals any high-end Chinese takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stir-Fry Components
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces (680g)
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets fresh (150g)
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced diagonally (120g)
  • 1 can (8oz) Water Chestnuts drained and sliced (225g)
  • 3 tbsp Garlic finely minced (25g)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger finely grated (8g)
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce (60ml)
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce (30ml)
  • 1 tbsp Honey or brown sugar (15g)
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth (120ml)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (8g)
  • 2 stalks Green Scallions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or Cast-iron skillet Essential for high-heat searing.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For diagonal carrot slices.
  • 1 Steamer Basket For maintaining broccoli color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic and ginger into fine specks. Slice the carrots diagonally and steam the broccoli until vibrant green.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Sear chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  3. Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, honey, and cornstarch. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add sauce mixture. Stir until it becomes a glossy, translucent dark-amber.
  4. Toss the chicken, carrots, broccoli, and water chestnuts back into the wok. Coat thoroughly in the sauce and garnish with scallions.

Notes

Dry the chicken thoroughly before searing to ensure a golden crust.
Use a cornstarch slurry to achieve the signature translucent glossy finish.