5.0 from 3 votes
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A simple, savory, and satisfying homemade version of everyone's favorite takeout dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until lightly browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet, pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, and stir to combine. Cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve hot, ideally over a bed of steamed rice or noodles.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
771mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
601IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 601IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.