Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry. By Jennifer McLaughlin
Why I Love This Recipe
Nutrition:
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 249kcal, Carbohydrates: 14.6g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 0.7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 766mg, Potassium: 0mg, Fiber: 1.6g, Sugar: 6.2g, Vitamin A: 0%, Vitamin C: 0%, Calcium: 0%, Iron: 0%
Ingredients You'll Need
Ingredients:
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, or use gf soy sauce*
1/2 cup chicken broth*
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 pound chicken breast, sliced very thinly
2 cups broccoli florets
sesame seeds as garnish, if desired
Directions
Instructions:
In a large measuring cup or bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, mirin, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper and whisk until everything is completely dissolved.
In a large skillet add one teaspoon canola oil on medium high heat and cook half the chicken until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Repeat with the second half of the chicken and an additional teaspoon of oil.
Remove the chicken to a plate.
Add in the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds until very fragrant but not browned.
Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the sauce, whisking well.
Add in the broccoli and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Add in the chicken and stir well to coat.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
