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Chicken And Broccoli Recipe

Easy Chicken and Broccoli Recipe for a Quick Dinner Delight

This Chicken and Broccoli Recipe is a quick and healthy meal that combines vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken And Broccoli Ingredients
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil
  • 5 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sliced into strips
  • 8 ounces White Button Mushrooms Thickly sliced
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar Honey is a great alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Starch
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or finely grated
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together low sodium chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, corn starch, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper. Set this flavorful sauce aside.
  2. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and lightly season with black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of extra light olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 1 minute; stir-fry for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss in the broccoli, onion, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and simmer for about 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring until everything is combined and heated through. Serve the stir fry over hot rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For more flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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