Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe

Recipe information

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

No of servings: 6 servings

Difficulty level: Beginner

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (455 g), cubed
• 1 lb broccoli florets (455 g)
• salt, to taste
• 8 oz mushroom (225 g), sliced
• pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons oil, for frying
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth (240 mL)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• ¼ cup flour (30 g)
• ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce (80 mL)

Instructions

1. In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and browned. Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms. When the mushrooms start to soften, add broccoli florets and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender. Remove cooked mushrooms and broccoli from the pan and set aside.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until smooth.
4. Return the chicken and vegetables to the saucy pan, stir until heated through.
5. Serve with hot rice or noodles.
6. Enjoy!

Nutritional content per serving:

• Calories - 220g
• Fat - 5g
• Carbs - 14g
• Fiber - 3g
• Sugar - 3g
• Protein - 28g

• Adjust the amount of flour to avoid a thick or clumpy sauce.
• Use low-sodium soy sauce or reduce the amount of salt for a less salty dish.
• Add more brown sugar for a sweeter taste.
• Try adding bell peppers, carrots, onions, or beans for added veggies.
• Pre-steam the broccoli for a softer texture.