Description
Chinese-inspired chicken and broccoli stir fry delivers a perfect balance of lean protein and crisp vegetables in mere minutes. Quick wok magic blends tender chicken, garlic-ginger sauce, and emerald broccoli florets that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 heads broccoli, florets removed (7 cups/465 grams)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Serving Options:
- White rice
- Cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful sauce by whisking together chicken broth, coconut aminos, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of pepper in a small saucepan.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer over medium-low heat, stirring periodically, until it transforms into a rich, concentrated liquid that reduces to approximately one-third of its original volume.
- Delicately season the thinly sliced chicken breast with a harmonious blend of salt and pepper.
- Heat avocado oil in a spacious sauté pan, creating a welcoming environment for the chicken to achieve a golden, slightly crisp exterior.
- Carefully sear the chicken in controlled batches, ensuring each piece receives adequate attention and space, cooking for approximately 30-60 seconds per side.
- Leverage the remaining chicken essence in the pan to introduce vibrant broccoli florets, creating a seamless transition between cooking stages.
- Nurture the broccoli with gentle heat, allowing it to become tender and slightly crisp, potentially adding a splash of chicken broth to prevent any unwanted sticking.
- Reunite the perfectly cooked chicken with the expertly prepared broccoli in the pan.
- Cascade the concentrated sauce over the chicken and broccoli, meticulously coating each morsel to ensure maximum flavor distribution.
- Briefly reheat the combined ingredients, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions.
- Present the stir fry alongside your preferred accompaniment, whether traditional white rice or low-carb cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Burst with vibrant flavors that dance between zesty lime and warming ginger.
- Minimal ingredients transform into a protein-packed meal bursting with nutrition.
- Perfect weeknight dinner solution ready in under 20 minutes with easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg