Description
This chicken and broccoli stir fry is a vibrant, mouthwatering dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken pieces are sautéed with fresh broccoli, garlic, and ginger, all coated in a savory sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekends, this recipe not only impresses but also allows for customization to suit your preferences. Get ready to whip up a colorful meal that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop broccoli into florets. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch; let marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet; cook until browned on all sides and no longer pink (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli: Stir in broccoli florets with a splash of water; cover to steam until bright green and tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Create sauce: Pour remaining soy sauce mixture into the pan along with sesame oil; cook while stirring until the sauce thickens slightly (around 2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles; garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg