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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Tender chicken and broccoli tossed in a deliciously simple stir fry sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion sliced into thin strips, about 1 ½ cups
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- ⅓ cup less sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 3 cups broccoli florets bite size pieces
- cooked white rice for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add ½ tablespoon of oil, and let it warm for a few seconds. Add the onion strips and let them cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Push the garlic and onion to the outside of the pan.
- Pour the remaining oil in the center of the skillet. Add the chicken. Spread across the skillet and sprinkle with cornstarch. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes, until browned, and then use a sturdy metal spatula to lift and flip each piece of chicken. Cook for 1 minute.
- While the chicken is cooking, stir together the soy sauce, honey, and chili paste. Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the broccoli on top of the other ingredients and cover with lid. Cook for 2 minutes. The broccoli should be bright green and barely softened. Remove the lid and stir, scraping up any bits of sauce or meat from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer 1 minute to thicken the sauce, stirring frequently. Serve on its own or over rice, if desired.
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Make-Ahead Directions
- Store this in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. This can be stored in one large container or portioned into individual servings for storage and reheating.
Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts may be substituted for the thighs in this recipe. However, breasts will cook faster, so take care not to overcook.
- Recipe published with permission from The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook.
- *Nutrition calculated without rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
336
(17%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
885mg
(37%)
Potassium
737mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
64.5mg
(72%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
Calories | 336 | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
Protein | 36g | 72% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 11g | 22% |
Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
Vitamin C | 64.5mg | 72% |
Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.