Description
Succulent chicken and broccoli stir fry delivers a perfect balance of tender meat and crisp vegetables, showcasing classic Asian flavor profiles. Speedy preparation and minimal ingredients make this dish an ideal weeknight meal for home cooks seeking delicious, nutritious comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 0.5 cup sliced carrots
Aromatics and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in a sizzling hot skillet with vegetable oil at medium-high temperature for 5-6 minutes, ensuring each slice turns golden and cooks completely. Transfer the chicken to a separate plate.
- Immediately utilize the same skillet, adding another splash of vegetable oil to sauté aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, colorful bell peppers, crisp carrots, and vibrant broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until vegetables reach a tender-crisp consistency.
- Craft a robust sauce by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small mixing bowl. Incorporate cornstarch to create a silky, thickening agent for the sauce.
- Reunite the cooked chicken with the vegetable medley in the skillet, generously coating everything with the prepared sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and bind all ingredients together.
- Present the stir fry atop steamed white or brown rice, sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and delicate green onion slices for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Use high heat to achieve the classic stir-fry wok-like caramelization and prevent soggy vegetables.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure quick and even cooking, preventing overcooking or burning.
- Customize vegetable mix by adding snap peas, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and variety.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- Lower sodium by using reduced-sodium soy sauce and controlling sauce quantity.
- Boost protein content by adding cashews or tofu alongside chicken.
- Create a spicy version by adding sriracha, red pepper flakes, or chili oil to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg