Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Ditch the take-out menu and try these chicken and broccoli diet recipes instead!

chicken and broccoli stir fry

Forget takeout! Make your own delicious Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry at home with these quick and easy chicken and broccoli diet recipes! Here, you’re just a skillet away from throwing together this foolproof weeknight dish. Crisp, juicy chicken teams up with tender broccoli, and bathes in a mouthwatering sauce that makes this dish truly irresistible.

A Takeout Classic Gets a Skinny Makeover

This chicken and broccoli stir-fry is the perfect weeknight dinner!

Chicken and broccoli star in a classic Chinese takeout dish that’ll never lose popularity. Unfortunately, the dynamic duo doesn’t hold the same reputation for its nutritional status. But with our chicken and broccoli diet recipes, this ultra-simple dish offers a great source of lean protein and a boatload of vitamins. Broccoli also contains anti-inflammatory detoxification properties you can feel good about. And finally, our stir-fry goes easy on the oil, shaving off a great deal of calories compared to conventional recipes.

Let’s Talk About Broccoli

Broccoli makes up the bulk of this scrumptious stir-fry, and we wouldn’t want the superfood to go unacknowledged! The green veggie is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. An excellent source of bioactive compounds, broccoli can help reduce inflammation and protect against certain types of cancer. Meanwhile, the tender cruciferous veggie contains a heaping dose of vitamin C, meaning it has potent immune-boosting properties.

We could go on and on about the versatile vegetable, and its endless list of health benefits. But instead, here are a few more broccoli-themed recipes that top the charts.

This Recipe Uses 100% Clean Ingredients

Skip the takeout and try this yummy, well-rounded meal instead!

This one-pan meal uses clean-eating ingredients your body and waistline will thank you for! First, our chicken and broccoli diet recipes subs lite soy sauce in for conventional soy sauce, which keeps the salt content in check. Drool-worthy chicken pieces are studded with toasted sesame seeds, of course, which bring out those fantastic Asian flavors. Joined by yummy broccoli florets, the medley is then cooked in a delectable sauce bursting with bright, invigorating flavors of honey, lemon juice, and sesame oil. When finished, pair this wholesome recipe with a side of brown rice or quinoa!

A Savory Solution to a Weeknight Rut

With just 5 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cook time, this stir-fry will save you on busy weeknights. Not to mention, with just one pan involved this recipe won’t leave you with much cleanup at all! Loaded with vitamins and nutrients, this protein-packed dish makes a healthful, delicious answer to dinner any night of the week!

4.72 from 25 votes

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This stir-fry is low in carbs and loaded with fantastic Asian flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 1.5 cups
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce optional tamari
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 onion medium, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1-inch ginger root peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set mixture aside.
  • Over medium-low heat in a large skillet or wok, toast sesame seeds for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Place toasted seeds in a bowl and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to the same skillet, turn to medium heat and cook chicken until lightly golden. Add onions, ginger, broccoli, and pepper. sauté for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add soy sauce mixture and toss to combine. Cook until sauce is desired thickness, but no more than 5 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve. Enjoy!
  • Enjoy Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with brown rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
Keywords dairy-free, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb

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Editor’s Note: This recipe was originally published on August 3, 2016.

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Rowena Dumlao-Giardina

Rowena is a recipe developer and food & travel writer/photographer from Italy with Asian roots. Creating healthy dishes in her own kitchen is priority. She believes there is nothing more satisfying than knowing that her family is eating natural & nutritious meals.

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24 Comments

  1. This recipe is fantastic! I am dieting and this doesn’t taste at all like diet food. The internet is a great thing sometimes, ey? Thanks Ms. Dumlao-Giardana!!!

  2. Wonderful recipe. So easy to make and delicious. I used cashews instead of sesame seed and added yellow peppers at the end of the stir fry. I will definitely make this recipe again.

  3. looks amazing! was just wondering if it is 256 calories with rice/quinoa or is that excluding anything extra??

  4. Just wondering how we get to 11g protein per serve, when 1.25lbs of chicken alone equates to 175g of protein approximately?

    1. Hi Hannah, this recipe should list 35 g of protein and it has been adjusted. This recipe is for 4 servings, making 1.25 pounds of chicken only 32 g per serving.

  5. Just made this last night. Very easy and it came out beautifully. Not one speck left over!! I added sliced water chestnuts, because I had them. Sauce was pretty salty though. Next time I will only use 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce and add 3 or 4 Tbsp chicken or vegetable broth, so there would be just smidge more sauce. This one’s a keeper…I book marked the page!

    1. Hi Dawn, I love that you’re the #grammargirl. 🙂 I fixed it! Thank you so much for the letting us know. You’re the best!

  6. My husband and I loved this. This recipe will be a staple in our diet from now own. Next time I might add some snap peas and or strips of carrots.5 stars

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