Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Garlic Chicken with Broccoli stir-fry recipe that’s perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Tender chicken pieces and vibrant broccoli florets are cooked in a savory garlic sauce, creating a delicious Asian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Stir-Fry: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining olive oil. Add broccoli and stir-fry until tender.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Pour into skillet with broccoli, add chicken and red pepper flakes. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Enjoy warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Pair with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
