Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli
A quick and delicious stir-fried dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast, sliced or cubed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 300 g broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dust the chicken pieces with cornstarch, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for about 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same wok, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and steam for about 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the wok. Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, stirring to combine.
- Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Serve over rice or quinoa, and consider adding pickled vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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