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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Who needs takeout?! This easy chicken and broccoli stir fry is a tasty dinner ready in minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Just add rice!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 -4 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch divided
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic  about 3 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil or another neutral oil divided
  • 2 broccoli crowns cut into small florets, about 5 to 6 cups
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 chopped green onions about 1/2 cup
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken in a medium bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons of the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a small mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Sear the chicken on all sides until it is golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  4. Add another 1/2 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Stir to combine, then let cook until the sauce has thickened a little, about 1 minute. Stir in the sesame oil and green onion. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy hot with rice.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Transfer leftover chicken and broccoli stir fry to an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers in a large skillet on the stove over medium-low heat. You can also reheat in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Store chicken and broccoli stir fry in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.
  • TO STORE: Transfer leftover chicken and broccoli stir fry to an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftovers in a large skillet on the stove over medium-low heat. You can also reheat in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Store chicken and broccoli stir fry in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 3) Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Potassium 2010mg (57%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 2691IU (54%) Vitamin C 367mg (408%) Calcium 236mg (24%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 3)
Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Potassium 2010mg 43%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 2691IU 54%
Vitamin C 367mg 408%
Calcium 236mg 24%
Iron 4mg 22%

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