Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli is a flavorful and healthy stir-fry dish that can be prepared quickly. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with fresh broccoli in a savory garlic sauce, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook chicken pieces with black pepper until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Cook broccoli for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Make the Sauce: Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth. Pour over the chicken and broccoli. Simmer, then add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Add red pepper flakes if desired, toss, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce.
- You can substitute green beans or snow peas for broccoli.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
