4.8 from 75 votes
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Better than takeout, and healthier too - this 30-minute Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is bursting with rich, savory flavor and pleases even the pickiest eaters.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 large (or 3 small-medium) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup water or chicken broth
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ cup cold water + 1 tablespoon corn starch
- green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients (except for water and corn starch) and set aside.
- Drizzle a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Add chicken, season with Chinese five spice, and saute for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add broccoli florets to pan, saute 2-3 minutes until broccoli starts to become crisp on the edges. Add 1/3 cup water or chicken broth and cook for 4-6 minutes longer until broccoli is fork-tender.
- Add chicken back to pan. Pour sauce into the pan and give it a good stir. Whisk together 1/2 cup cold water and corn starch until dissolved, then stir into the pan. Once sauce has thickened (about 1 minute) cook 2-3 minutes longer, then garnish with onions and sesame seeds and serve.
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Notes
- Spice it up: add 2-3 teaspoons of sriracha or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to give this recipe a spicy kick.
- Veg it up: add any favorite vegetable - like chopped bell peppers, onions, snow peas, or cauliflower.
Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
710mg
(30%)
Potassium
466mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 710mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.