Description
Chicken and broccoli stir fry is the perfect weeknight meal, combining tender chicken pieces with vibrant broccoli in a savory garlic-soy sauce. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is not only delicious but also customizable based on your pantry staples. Ideal for busy evenings or cozy gatherings, enjoy it over rice for a wholesome dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and wash the broccoli.
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Sear the marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli and stir-fry until bright green (3-4 minutes).
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl; pour over chicken and broccoli.
- Simmer for another minute until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg