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chicken and broccoli stir fry
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This stir-fry is low in carbs and loaded with fantastic Asian flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: dairy-free, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 256kcal

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

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
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8