Description
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a vibrant, quick meal that brings together tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, making it a family favorite. With minimal prep and cook time, you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in no time, impressing everyone with your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Slice chicken into thin strips.
- Marinate: Toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Sauté: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet; sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add Broccoli: Stir in broccoli florets; cook until bright green yet crunchy (3-4 minutes).
- Final Touches: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg