Description
A flavorful and healthy stir-fry featuring chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Start by cooking the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add sesame oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in broccoli and mushrooms, cooking for 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, pour soy sauce over everything, and mix thoroughly.
- Thicken the Sauce: Create a slurry with cornstarch and water in a bowl, then add it to the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
Cut chicken and vegetables uniformly for even cooking; do not overcrowd the pan when cooking; prep ingredients before cooking for a smoother experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, healthy stir-fry, quick meal