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chicken and broccoli stir fry

A quick and healthy chicken and broccoli stir fry, packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips
Vegetables
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium carrot sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: cut broccoli into florets, slice the bell pepper and carrot, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch mixture, sesame oil, and sugar.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken strips to the wok and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot to the wok, and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.