Description
Savory chicken and broccoli stir fry delivers quick Asian-inspired comfort on dinner plates. Crisp vegetables, tender meat, and silky sauce combine for a satisfying meal you can enjoy in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (pound) chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 heads broccoli, florets removed (7 cups/465 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1.5 tbsps avocado oil
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 3 tbsps lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
- White rice (optional)
- Cauliflower rice (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk chicken broth, coconut aminos, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and pepper in a saucepan, then simmer over medium-low heat until reduced to one-third volume, creating a rich, concentrated liquid.
- Chicken Searing: Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then heat avocado oil in a spacious sauté pan, searing chicken in controlled batches until golden and slightly crisp, approximately 30-60 seconds per side.
- Vegetable Integration: Utilize remaining chicken essence to introduce broccoli florets, cooking until tender and slightly crisp, potentially adding a splash of chicken broth to prevent sticking.
- Flavor Fusion: Reunite chicken and broccoli in the pan, cascading the concentrated sauce over the ingredients to coat thoroughly, reheating briefly to meld flavors intensely.
- Garnish and Serve: Elevate the dish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions, then present alongside white rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Sauce Strategy: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to blend flavors and create a uniform, aromatic base that will intensify during reduction.
- Heat Control: Maintain medium-low temperature while simmering sauce to prevent burning and ensure smooth, concentrated liquid development.
- Chicken Cooking Technique: Slice chicken thinly and evenly for consistent cooking, allowing each piece to develop a golden, crispy exterior without overcrowding the pan.
- Flavor Layering: Add sesame seeds and green onions just before serving to preserve their fresh texture and provide a vibrant, crunchy contrast to the tender chicken and broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg