Low-Calorie Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
A delicious and healthy stir fry made with lean chicken and fresh broccoli, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- to taste red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep all ingredients: chop chicken, wash broccoli, and mince garlic and ginger.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Toss in broccoli and add the soy sauce-cornstarch mixture. Cook until broccoli brightens (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and sugar; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry before serving.
Notes
Serve hot over brown rice or quinoa. You can add extra veggies like bell peppers or snap peas. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.