Lunch

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups broccoli florets; 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil

A classic chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a go-to for busy evenings. It's quick to prepare, versatile, and delivers satisfying flavors with tender chicken and crisp-tender broccoli. Serve it over rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil

Instructions

In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tbsp soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add chicken to the hot pan and stir-fry until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add broccoli florets to the same pan, adding a splash of water if needed. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return cooked chicken to the pan with broccoli. Add remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking; stir-fries cook very quickly.