Description
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a beloved dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With its tender chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and savory, umami-packed sauce, it’s a meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling nourished.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
1. Start by seasoning the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and pepper, ensuring they’re evenly coated and ready for cooking.
2. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add the oil and cook the seasoned chicken until it’s nearly cooked through and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
3. In the same pan, add the garlic and ginger and stir briefly until fragrant. Then, add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
4. While the broccoli is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and oyster sauce (if using) until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the broccoli. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli, and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
6. Finally, drizzle the sesame oil over the Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry, give it one last toss, and serve the dish immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
To ensure your Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry turns out flawless every time, keep these tips in mind:
– The key to a successful stir-fry is high heat and quick cooking. Make sure your skillet or wok is ripping hot before adding the ingredients, and work in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
– While the classic combination of chicken and broccoli is hard to beat, you can experiment with other proteins, such as tofu or shrimp, as well as different vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg