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Chicken & Broccoli

Savory Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry Ready in 30 Minutes

A quick and easy chicken & broccoli stir-fry recipe that's packed with protein and vitamins, bringing homemade Chinese takeout right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil Regular vegetable oil works if omitted
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral Oil Canola or grapeseed oil for cooking
For Serving
  • 4 cups Cooked Brown or White Rice Quinoa as gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Omit if desired

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil until dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add the broccoli and sauce. Cover and steam for 3-5 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stir to combine, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste and feel free to add more vegetables.

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