CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY RECIPE
249 Cals 27 Protein 14.6 Carbs 9 Fats
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
15 mins
TOTAL TIME:
30 mins
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Chinese, Japanese
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry made with lean white meat and lots of broccoli in a ginger and garlic stir-fry sauce that”s an easy and quick weeknight meal or the perfect meal prep recipe for easy lunches all week long.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, or use gf soy sauce*
1/2 cup chicken broth*
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 pound chicken breast, sliced very thinly
2 cups broccoli florets
sesame seeds as garnish, if desired
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large measuring cup or bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, mirin, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper and whisk until everything is completely dissolved.
In a large skillet add one teaspoon canola oil on medium high heat and cook half the chicken until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Repeat with the second half of the chicken and an additional teaspoon of oil.
Remove the chicken to a plate.
Add in the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds until very fragrant but not browned.
Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the sauce, whisking well.
Add in the broccoli and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Add in the chicken and stir well to coat.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
NOTES
*check labels for gluten-free
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 14.6g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 0.7g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 766mg, Fiber: 1.6g, Sugar: 6.2gBlue Smart Points:3Green Smart Points:6Purple Smart Points:3Points +:6
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