Description
Chicken with Broccoli delivers a quick weeknight dinner that solves your hunger and health goals in one delicious pan. Packed with lean protein and green goodness, this simple recipe brings comfort and nutrition straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Base:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Mix 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon sesame oil. Let the chicken absorb these flavors for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Sear the marinated chicken pieces until they turn golden and fully cook through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the same pan.
- Quickly sauté 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger for 30 seconds until their aroma fills your kitchen.
- Toss 2 cups broccoli florets into the skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then pour ½ cup chicken broth. Cover and steam for 3 minutes until broccoli turns bright green and remains crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Gently mix everything together, ensuring each piece gets coated with the aromatic sauce for 2 more minutes.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to your taste. Serve the chicken and broccoli over a warm bed of steamed rice.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes to help the meat absorb more flavor and become more tender.
- Cut broccoli florets into similar sizes to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use a high-heat cooking method like stir-frying to keep the broccoli bright green and crisp while maintaining its nutritional value.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to reduce overall carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg