CHICKEN &

BROCCOLI

Tender slices of chicken wok-tossed with crisp broccoli in a rich, savory brown sauce. Served alongside steamed white rice for a simple, comforting combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and deep umami flavor.

A Chinese-American Takeout Staple

Chicken & Broccoli is a classic example of how Chinese cooking traditions evolved in America, combining Cantonese-style stir-frying with ingredients that became familiar on neighborhood Chinese restaurant menus.

The dish has its roots in southern Chinese and Cantonese cooking, where meat and fresh vegetables are commonly cooked quickly over intense heat. This method preserves the vegetables' texture while allowing the protein and sauce to come together rapidly in the wok.

In China, similar preparations traditionally feature vegetables such as gai lan (Chinese broccoli), which has leafy greens, thick stems, and a slightly bitter flavor. As Chinese immigrants opened restaurants across the United States, Western broccoli became a widely available and familiar substitute.

Chicken offered a lighter alternative to beef while working naturally with the same combination of crisp broccoli and savory brown sauce. The result became a fixture of Chinese-American restaurants and especially the neighborhood takeout culture that developed across New York City.

Its lasting appeal comes from its simplicity—there is no need for heavy breading or an intensely sweet glaze. It's about tender chicken, crisp broccoli, a savory wok sauce, and hot white rice.

Our Chicken & Broccoli stays true to that familiar combination: tender wok-tossed chicken and fresh broccoli in a rich savory sauce, served with steamed white rice.