Description
A quick and easy Chicken & Broccoli dish that delivers comforting flavors in under 30 minutes. Packed with tender chicken and vibrant broccoli, this meal is a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp. finely grated peeled ginger
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. neutral 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
- Cooked brown or white rice and toasted sesame seeds, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil until the cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken, cooking undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes until it easily releases from the pan.
- Stir the chicken and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and just cooked through—about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet over medium-low heat, toss in the cut broccoli and the prepared garlic mixture. Cover the skillet and let the broccoli steam until it’s crisp-tender, roughly 2 to 3 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet and return the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pan. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and the chicken and broccoli are well-coated, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Serve the stir-fry over bowls of fluffy brown or white rice. Finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
For those watching their sugar intake, swap the honey for a low-calorie sweetener or use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. This recipe is adaptable for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg