Description
This Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a vibrant dish bursting with flavor and texture. The tender, juicy chicken is perfectly complemented by crisp-tender broccoli, all enveloped in a savory garlic-ginger sauce that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- Vegetables: 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 bell pepper (sliced), 1 cup snap peas
- Aromatics: 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 inch ginger (grated)
- Sauce: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Garnish: 2 green onions (sliced), sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring frequently.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are bright and tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This stir fry can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To store, place in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- For a low-carb option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of stir fry
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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