Description
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry brings weeknight dinner magic right to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Grab your wok, toss in fresh ingredients, and prepare a speedy meal that keeps your family happy and hunger satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 10 oz broccoli
Seasonings and Cooking Liquids:
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips. Generously season your strips with salt and pepper.
- Separate your broccoli into small, bite-sized florets.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Cook chicken for 6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss broccoli florets into the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, ensuring vegetables remain crisp and bright green.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour 4 tablespoons soy sauce over the mixture and gently combine for 2 minutes.
- Cook 1 cup rice in 2 cups water according to package instructions, typically 18-20 minutes at a gentle simmer.
- Transfer rice to serving plates. Top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a nutty crunch.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for more tender, easier-to-chew pieces that absorb flavor better.
- Use a wok or wide skillet to ensure even cooking and help vegetables retain their bright green color and crisp texture.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice or serve over spiralized zucchini noodles to keep the meal light and nutritious.
- Boost protein content by adding a scrambled egg at the end of cooking or sprinkle chopped cashews on top for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg