Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken & Broccoli Stir-fry that’s perfect for busy nights and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
- 4 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1-inch piece of ginger (grated)
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons of water)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your ingredients. Slice the chicken thinly against the grain, and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sliced chicken and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and red bell pepper, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce, mixing well.
- To thicken the sauce, add the cornstarch mix and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a minute.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles, garnishing with sesame seeds.
Notes
For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with tofu. Ensure to use tamari for gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg