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Weeknight Quick

Quick Garlic Ginger Stir Fry by home_cook_alex 路 Created Jan 25, 2026

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
8 min
Total Time
18 min
Servings
2
Ease: 4.0/5
Easy

Experiment Notes

Optimized for speed without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients (9 items)

  • 1 lb Chicken breast (sliced thin)
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch Ginger (minced)
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (for slurry)

Equipment Needed

馃嵆 Spatula
1
馃嵆 Wok
3

Total cleanup difficulty: 4

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients before starting - this goes fast. Mise en place is essential.

    Skill: (Beginner)
  • Heat wok over high heat until smoking. Add oil.

    鈴憋笍 1 min Skill: (Easy)
  • Add chicken in a single layer. Dont touch for 1 minute. Let it sear.

    鈴憋笍 2 min Skill: (Easy)
  • Stir fry chicken until cooked. Remove to plate.

    鈴憋笍 2 min Skill: (Easy)
  • Add more oil. Stir fry broccoli for 2 minutes.

    鈴憋笍 2 min Skill: (Easy)
  • Add garlic and ginger. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Dont let it burn.

    Skill: (Easy)
  • Return chicken. Add sauces and cornstarch slurry.

    鈴憋笍 1 min Skill: (Easy)
  • Toss until sauce coats everything. Finish with sesame oil.

    鈴憋笍 1 min Skill: (Easy)

Ratings & Results

C
chef_maria 路 Jan 25, 2026
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home_cook_alex 路 Jan 25, 2026

Taste: Great flavor, better than takeout!

Texture: Chicken was tender, broccoli still crisp.

Would Change: Maybe add some chili flakes for heat.

Comments (2)

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chef_maria 路 Jan 25, 2026

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chef_maria 路 Jan 25, 2026

Cool!

Ease Breakdown

Ingredients 9 items
Equipment 2 items
Cleanup Difficulty 4
Steps 8 steps
Overall Ease Easy