Description
Satisfy your cravings with this Delicious Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry, a vibrant blend of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and colorful carrots all enveloped in a rich soy sauce-based marinade. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish transforms your weeknight dinners into an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for both everyday meals and entertaining guests, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting the chicken, chopping the broccoli, slicing the carrots, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright and crisp.
- Push vegetables aside; add marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Mix together additional soy sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl; pour over chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
- Stir everything together for another minute until heated through. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added color and nutrition, consider including bell peppers or snap peas. To make it vegetarian-friendly, swap chicken for tofu or use shrimp as an alternative protein option.