Description
Low-Calorie Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a vibrant and nutritious meal that comes together in no time. Featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a quick yet satisfying dinner. With its delightful combination of flavors and colors, it’s sure to impress family and friends while keeping your health goals on track.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch for about 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli and other desired vegetables; sauté until tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Mix water or broth with additional soy sauce and red pepper flakes; pour over stir fry and combine.
- Simmer for another minute until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg