Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless & skinless, cut into small chunks
- 2 Tablespoons extra light olive oil divided
- 12 oz broccoli cut into florets (about 4 cups)
- ½ lb baby bella mushrooms sliced
- ½ large yellow onion sliced into strips
- sesame seeds for garnish
Stir Fry Sauce
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the sauce. Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Cook the chicken. Stir-fry chicken in 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Sear 1 minute without stirring, then turn and cook 4–5 minutes until golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and cover loosely.
- Cook the veggies. Add 1 Tbsp oil to the skillet, then broccoli, onion, and mushrooms. Stir-fry 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Lower heat to medium-low.
- Add the sauce. Stir the sauce and pour over veggies. Simmer 2 - 3 minutes until thickened; thin with water if needed.
- Finish. Return chicken and toss 30 seconds to heat through. Adjust seasoning with soy sauce if desired. Serve over rice.
Notes
- Prep before you cook. Stir fries move fast, so I like to have my veggies chopped, sauce whisked, and chicken prepped before the pan is even hot.
- Let the chicken sear. Resist stirring for the first minute so it gets that golden, flavorful crust.
- Bright, crisp veggies. I sometimes add a splash of water and cover for 30 seconds if the broccoli needs a little help cooking. It steams the broccoli perfectly without overcooking.
- Make extra sauce. I often double it - my kids love having plenty to drizzle over rice.
- Fresh aromatics matter. Garlic and ginger bring a depth of flavor that makes this dish taste restaurant-quality.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 1072mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
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