Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry, a dish that combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce that elevates your weeknight meals into something special. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite veggies. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious Asian-inspired dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Slice chicken into thin strips. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips seasoned with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger: Toss in minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir-fry broccoli: Add broccoli florets along with a splash of water; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until bright green yet crisp.
- Finish with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over chicken and broccoli; stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until well-coated and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg