Description
Chicken and broccoli stir fry is a quick, balanced dinner that’s full of flavor. Crisp vegetables and lean chicken get tossed in a savory garlic and soy sauce for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Thickener:
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Using the same pan, infuse remaining oil with minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring until aromatic and releasing fragrant notes.
- Add the broccoli and toss for 3–4 minutes so it stays crisp and green.
- Reintegrate cooked chicken into the vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Create a harmonious sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli, gently coating ingredients and allowing liquid to simmer and thicken for approximately 2 minutes.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the surface.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, presenting a nutritious and flavorful stir-fry ready to delight the palate.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness by cutting into the thickest part to ensure no pink remains, preventing foodborne illness.
- Keep broccoli crisp-tender by avoiding overcooking, maintaining its bright green color and nutritional value.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for sensitive diets.
- Boost protein content by adding tofu or increasing chicken quantity for athletes or muscle-building goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg