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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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, stir together the soy sauce, honey, and chili paste. Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. 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.
Make-Ahead Directions
  1. 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.

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