Description
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms ordinary weeknight meals into a culinary delight. This vibrant stir fry combines tender chicken and crunchy broccoli, all coated in a savory sauce made with fresh ginger and garlic. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it a go-to for delicious dinners that don’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Optional: assorted vegetables (like bell peppers or carrots)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and cut chicken into thin strips.
- Create the sauce: Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch slurry in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken strips and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Stir-fry broccoli (and any optional veggies) for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add the prepared sauce and stir until everything is well-coated and heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg