Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Add sesame oil, onion, and garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the broccoli and mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the soy sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, add to skillet, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve the stir-fry hot over the cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas. Add different vegetables to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, healthy dinner, quick meal, weeknight dinner, vegetable stir-fry