Description
This Chicken & Broccoli stir-fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces are cooked to golden perfection and combined with crisp-tender broccoli florets in a savory-sweet sauce made with garlic, ginger, honey, and sesame oil. Served over rice and topped with toasted sesame seeds, this dish delivers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 medium heads of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
To Serve
- Cooked brown or white rice
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the finely chopped garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, reduced-sodium soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This will form your flavorful stir-fry sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until they easily release from the pan. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 5 more minutes until the chicken is golden brown on all sides and just cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Steam the Broccoli: Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add the broccoli florets and pour in the prepared garlic sauce. Cover the skillet and let the broccoli steam for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes crisp-tender.
- Combine and Thicken: Remove the cover, return the cooked chicken along with any accumulated juices to the skillet. Stir continuously and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken and broccoli are well coated.
- Serve: Divide cooked brown or white rice among serving plates or bowls. Spoon the chicken and broccoli stir-fry over the rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more tender and flavorful meat; chicken breasts work well for a leaner option.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or a sliced chili to the sauce mixture.
- The sauce thickens as it cooks; if too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen.
- Substitute broccoli with other vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers for variety.
- To keep this dish gluten-free, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with rice)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: chicken broccoli stir-fry, healthy chicken recipes, quick chicken dinner, Asian stir-fry, low sodium chicken recipes
