Description
Looking for a quick, nutritious meal? This low-calorie chicken and broccoli stir fry is your answer! Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish combines tender chicken breast with vibrant broccoli, delivering a flavorful punch that the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a versatile recipe you can customize with your favorite vegetables or sauces while keeping it healthy and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: sesame oil for added flavor
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken strips and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and broccoli florets; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce (and optional sesame oil) and stir well; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over brown rice or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg