Dinner

Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Sliced chicken breast sizzles in hot oil until golden, then joins crisp broccoli in a glossy sauce of soy, mirin, sesame, and garlic. Each tender bite delivers savory-sweet flavor with a silky finish.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
Total
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
249
Protein
27g
Carbs
15g
Fat
9g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
6g
Sodium
766mg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or use gf soy sauce*)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth*
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp canola oil (divided)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 lb chicken breast (sliced very thinly)
  • 2 cup broccoli florets
  • sesame seeds as garnish (if desired)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Repeat with the second half of the chicken and an additional teaspoon of oil.
  4. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  5. Add in the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds until very fragrant but not browned.
  6. Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the sauce, whisking well.
  7. Add in the broccoli and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  8. Add in the chicken and stir well to coat.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.