Chicken and Broccoli
Chicken and broccoli is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant, crunchy broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, this recipe offers a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s not just delicious; it’s also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for wholesome meals. Prepare to be transported back to comforting family dinners with this quick and easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli under cool water and cut into small florets.
- Marinate chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets and remaining marinade; stir-fry until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Mix cornstarch slurry into the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or scallions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the total recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg