Chicken and Broccoli Delight
This Chicken and Broccoli recipe combines tender chicken with vibrant broccoli in a savory, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s quick to prepare, visually stunning, and sure to please everyone at the table. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, this dish is a comforting classic that brings smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces. Rinse broccoli florets under cold water.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown and cooked through (7–10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Toss in broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until bright green yet crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch slurry, salt, and pepper. Pour over the stir-fry and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg