Description
Chicken and Broccoli is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken breast with crisp-tender broccoli, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, delivering a delightful flavor explosion with every bite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and washing the broccoli florets thoroughly.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch combined with 1/4 cup water. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- Pour in the chicken broth and simmer until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg