One-Pan Chicken And Broccoli Stir-Fry

One-Pan Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This is a quick and tasty dinner idea! Soft chicken cubes, fresh broccoli, and colorful bell peppers all cooked in one pan with a yummy homemade stir-fry sauce. Perfect for busy days and ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
Category | Item | Quantity |
---|---|---|
Stir-Fry Sauce | Soy Sauce | ½ cup (120 mL) |
Honey | ¼ cup (85 g) | |
Garlic (minced) | 2 cloves | |
Fresh Ginger (minced) | 1 teaspoon | |
Sesame Seeds | 1 tablespoon | |
Stir Fry | Canola Oil | 1 tablespoon |
Chicken (cubed) | 1 lb (455 g) | |
Kosher Salt | 1 teaspoon | |
Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 1 teaspoon | |
Broccoli (chopped) | 1 cup (150 g) | |
Red Bell Pepper (diced) | 1 cup (100 g) | |
Optional | Cooked Rice (for serving) | As needed |
About Ingredients
- Chicken: A great source of lean protein that keeps you full for longer.
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Helps boost immunity.
- Red Bell Pepper: Adds color, crunch, and vitamin C to your meal.
- Soy Sauce: Gives a nice salty and umami flavor to your dish.
- Honey: Adds a touch of natural sweetness to balance the soy sauce.
- Ginger & Garlic: Classic combo for Asian-style dishes. Boosts taste and digestion.
How to Make It – Step-by-Step
- First, mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick pan on medium-high flame.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Now pour the stir-fry sauce into the pan and stir everything well.
- Once the sauce starts bubbling, add broccoli and red bell pepper. Mix them with the sauce and cook for 5–8 more minutes until veggies become soft and chicken is fully cooked.
- You can serve it with cooked rice if you like. Enjoy!
Tips
- You can use olive oil or sunflower oil instead of canola oil.
- Add carrots or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Make it spicy by adding red chili flakes or sriracha sauce.
- This dish tastes best when eaten fresh, but you can store leftovers for 1 day in the fridge.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 400–500
- Protein: High (from chicken)
- Fats: Moderate (from oil and sesame)
- Carbs: Moderate (from honey and rice)
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