Chicken and Broccoli
This Chinese inspired chicken and broccoli features tender meat and a flavorful sauce! It tastes like your favorite takeout dish, but this recipe is made with better-for-you ingredients. Great for busy weeknights, holidays, meal prep, and leftovers!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup coconut aminos see note
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour or arrowroot powder
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely diced onions
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
- First, combine the broth, coconut aminos, honey, minced garlic, and tapioca flour in a bowl. Stir together.
- Cut the chicken breasts into ½ inch cubes. Season with black pepper and onion powder.
- Place a large skillet or wok on the stovetop over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the cubed chicken in. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping and stirring, until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, chopped onion, and broccoli florets. Cook for 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring to prevent burning.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Then, place the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken is warm.
- Finally, remove from the heat. Serve!
Notes
- We recommend using coconut aminos, which is the soy-free and gluten-free version of soy sauce.
- Tapioca flour is the corn-free version of cornstarch.
- Constantly stir to prevent burning.
- The sauce will thicken up as it continues to cook.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freeze this chicken and broccoli stir fry for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in a skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 647mg28%
Potassium 731mg21%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 603IU12%
Vitamin C 83mg101%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.