Authentic Chinese Chicken and Broccoli: A Weeknight Wonder
This Chicken and Broccoli recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Here are 5 amazing tips to make it even better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and broccoli to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
Notes
Tip: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, stir-fry, healthy, easy