Description
Chicken and Broccoli is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breast with vibrant broccoli florets, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering both flavor and nutrition in every bite. Whether served over rice or noodles, this dish is sure to warm your heart and please your palate. With the option to customize ingredients based on your preferences, it’s a versatile meal that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 lb)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil as needed
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces; mince garlic and grate ginger.
- Cook the chicken: Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes on each side). Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Stir-fry minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add broccoli: Toss in broccoli florets with half a cup of water; cover for three minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make the sauce: Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour over the chicken once the broccoli is ready.
- Combine & serve: Stir everything together to coat in sauce for about another minute before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg