Chicken and Broccoli
Quick and easy chicken and broccoli recipe, inspired by Chinese flavors and made with simple ingredients on stovetop. It's a simple weeknight meal and requires just one pot and 30 minutes.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 568kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 lb Chicken breast Boneless, Cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- ¼ teaspoon Red chili flakes Or red chili powder, Optional
- ½ cup Soy sauce Low sodium
- ¼ cup Chicken broth Low sodium OR water
- 2 tablespoon Vinegar
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 4 cups Broccoli Frozen
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
- Pour sesame oil and olive in a non-stick pan and heat it over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Add ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, red chili flakes (optional), soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch and mix everything together.
Tip: Mix broth and cornstarch together in a cup and add that mixture into the pan to prevent any "cornstarch lumps" from forming. - Add broccoli and mix again and let everything cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens and liquid is reduced to your desired consistency.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, if you like. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- If you are using fresh broccoli, there is an additional step: Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli for 5 minutes. Then transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to to stop it from continuing to cook.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 3742mg | Potassium: 1597mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 168.4mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3.7mg