Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this easy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry, where tender chicken meets crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish brings the essence of an Asian street market right to your kitchen. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a colorful meal that satisfies both taste buds and time constraints!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cut chicken into thin strips. Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add broccoli to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir constantly until everything is well coated and the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg