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Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

This easy Chicken and Broccoli recipe is made with strips of chicken breast and broccoli in a ginger-garlic stir-fry sauce that's a delicious, quick weeknight dinner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or use gf soy sauce*)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth*
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 pound chicken breast (sliced very thinly)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • Sesame seeds as garnish (if desired)

Instructions

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  1. In a large measuring cup or bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, mirin, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper and whisk until everything is completely dissolved.
  2. In a large skillet add one teaspoon canola oil on medium high heat and cook half the chicken until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  3. Repeat with the second half of the chicken and an additional teaspoon of oil.
  4. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  5. Add in the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds until very fragrant but not browned.
  6. Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the sauce, whisking well.
  7. Add in the broccoli and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  8. Add in the chicken and stir well to coat.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • *check labels for gluten-free.
  • See helpful tips above on how to cut the chicken breast thin.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 14.6g (5%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 766mg (32%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 6.2g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 14.6g 5%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 766mg 32%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 6.2g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.