Description
This quick and healthy chicken and broccoli stir fry is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. With succulent chicken breast, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce, this dish is not only low in calories but also packed with nutrients. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful option that aligns beautifully with your wellness goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for steaming)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets and splash of water to the skillet; cover and steam for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- If desired, mix an additional tablespoon of soy sauce with cornstarch dissolved in water; pour over the mixture and stir until combined.
- Serve hot over brown rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg