Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
This chicken and broccoli stir fry is easy, saucy and satisfying, with a sweet-and-savory flavor that makes it taste just like takeout!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- wok
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into ¼ inch pieces across the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons minced ginger
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the cornstarch to coat and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok, stir-fry pan or skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken to the pan. Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Move the chicken to the sides of the pan, or transfer to a plate, and add the broccoli. Cook the broccoli until bright green and then move to the sides of the pan with the chicken.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the ginger and garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the sauce mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes and then serve immediately over rice, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 993mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg