Description
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a vibrant, quick-cooking dish that transforms simple ingredients into a colorful culinary delight. Bursting with fresh flavors from tender chicken and crisp broccoli, this recipe offers a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create an impressive dish that’s not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Grab your skillet and let’s bring this delightful stir fry to life!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces in a single layer; cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and sliced red bell pepper; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch-water mixture, and sesame oil; pour over the stir-fry while stirring continuously until well coated.
- Remove from heat and top with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg