Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe ready in 30 minutes with lean chicken breast, crispy tender broccoli, and sweet tangy stir fry sauce!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry:
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 lb 6 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 large garlic clove grated
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Stir Fry Sauce:
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce I use Bragg's liquid aminos
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup any broth low sodium
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, broth, cornstarch and black pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat cast iron skillet or wok on medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add chopped chicken breasts and cook uncovered for 7 minutes, turning once. Remove onto a plate and set aside.
- Return skillet or wok to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Add broccoli and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Whisk sauce well (cornstarch settles fast at the bottom) and add to the skillet or wok. Stir and let sauce come to a boil, then cook for 2 minutes until it has thickened. Add chicken and stir to combine.
- Serve hot over Instant Pot brown rice, Instant Pot quinoa or rice noodles.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
- Use a higher heat skillet: A cast-iron skillet or wok produces the best heat, a regular skillet or saucepan doesn't get as hot.
- Make sure all your ingredients are ready to go before cooking: The idea behind stir fry is to cook everything quickly at high heat.
- Use only cold broth to make the sauce: It prevents the cornstarch from clumping.
- Brown sugar: In place of honey makes the sauce darker and gives it that 'Chinese take out' vibe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g