Best Easy Chicken And Broccoli Recipe
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Low-Carb, Keto-friendly, Gluten-Free (variations)
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Optional: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by whisking together the soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, and grated ginger in a small bowl. This creates your savory stir-fry base. Cut your chicken into even, 1-inch pieces to ensure they cook at the same rate. Wash and trim your broccoli into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are dry before they hit the pan.
- Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. In the same pan, add the remaining oil and toss in the broccoli florets with a splash of water. Cover with a lid for 2 minutes to steam them until tender-crisp. Remove the lid, add the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Give your sauce mixture a quick stir to incorporate any settled cornstarch, then pour it over the chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Drizzle with sesame oil and give it one final toss. Serve immediately over a bed of fluffy white rice or quinoa, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.