Description
A Quick Ground Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry that comes together in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. This savory dish is healthy, budget-friendly, and easily customizable, making it a go-to family meal.
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry:
- Avocado Oil: 1 tablespoon (or another high-heat oil like canola or grapeseed)
- Ground Chicken: 1 pound
- Yellow Onion: ½, finely diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon, freshly grated
- Broccoli Florets: 4 cups, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Water: ¼ cup (for steaming the broccoli)
For the Savory Stir Fry Sauce:
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: ¼ cup (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- Toasted Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon (or maple syrup)
- Rice Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
- Red Pepper Flakes: ¼ teaspoon (optional, for a little heat)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Green Onions: 2, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes
- Add ground chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add broccoli florets and water, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli; cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Add any other vegetables you have on hand for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg