Description
This Amazing Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a colorful, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this quick recipe balances textures and tastes, enhanced by the aromatic notes of garlic and ginger. Enjoy a wholesome meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger root, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the broccoli into small florets. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Cook chicken in the skillet until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli florets, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until bright green yet crunchy.
- In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch mixture, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and broccoli; stir well to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg