Simple Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A quick and easy chicken and broccoli stir-fry suitable for a weeknight meal that appeals to children.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the broccoli. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken and broccoli are coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, perhaps over rice.
Notes
- For milder flavor, reduce the amount of soy sauce slightly.
- If you prefer softer broccoli, steam it for 2 minutes before adding it to the stir-fry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, stir-fry, easy, weeknight, kid-friendly, quick dinner