Description
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick, nutritious dish that brings the family together around the dinner table. This vibrant meal features tender chicken and crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a savory sauce bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger root, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces and washing broccoli.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss in broccoli, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green but still crisp.
- Pour in the sauce, toss everything well, and cook for an additional minute until heated through.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Feel free to substitute broccoli with snap peas or bell peppers for variety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on medium heat.