Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Better than takeout, and healthier too - this 30-minute Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is bursting with rich, savory flavor and pleases even the pickiest eaters.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large (or 3 small-medium) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup water , or chicken broth
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce , or oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ cup cold water + 1 tablespoon corn starch
- green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients (except for water and corn starch) and set aside.
- Drizzle a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Add chicken, season with Chinese five spice, and saute for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add broccoli florets to pan, saute 2-3 minutes until broccoli starts to become crisp on the edges. Add 1/3 cup water or chicken broth and cook for 4-6 minutes longer until broccoli is fork-tender.
- Add chicken back to pan. Pour sauce into the pan and give it a good stir. Whisk together 1/2 cup cold water and corn starch until dissolved, then stir into the pan. Once sauce has thickened (about 1 minute) cook 2-3 minutes longer, then garnish with onions and sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Spice it up: add 2-3 teaspoons of sriracha or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to give this recipe a spicy kick.
Veg it up: add any favorite vegetable - like chopped bell peppers, onions, snow peas, or cauliflower.
Nutrition
Calories: 165 kcal, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 15 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 36 mg, Sodium: 710 mg, Potassium: 466 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 442 IU, Vitamin C: 62 mg, Calcium: 44 mg, Iron: 1 mg