Description
A delicious low-carb chicken and broccoli dish that is healthy, quick, and bursting with flavor, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes for a kick (optional)
- Green onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the diced chicken breast and season it with salt and pepper. Sauté the chicken for about 5-7 minutes or until it’s cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your broccoli florets. After removing the chicken from the skillet, add another tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until it’s vibrant green and tender-crisp.
- Next, add the minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) to the pan with the broccoli. Stir frequently for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil, stirring to combine. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add it to the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together gently for another 2 minutes until it’s heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
- Serve the dish warm, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with turkey or tofu. You can also use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg