Honey Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Inexpensive and flavorful chicken stir-fry at home, a hint of sweetness and spice makes this a wonderful takeout alternative.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 478kcal
Cost: $2.41
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 chicken breast breast skinless boneless
- ½ cup broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 Green onion sliced thin
Stir fry Sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1½ teaspoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seed oil
- 2 teaspoons orange juice fresh or bottled
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- sesame seeds optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and sprinkle in the cornstarch. Mix well.1 chicken breast breast, Salt and black pepper, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, garlic, honey, soy sauce, orange juice, ketchup, ginger, salt, pepper pepper, and if using add in the sesame seeds. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Set aside.2 teaspoons honey, 1½ teaspoons soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon sesame seed oil, 1 teaspoon garlic minced, ¼ teaspoon ginger grated, 1 teaspoon ketchup, sesame seeds, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 teaspoons orange juice
- Over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil in a skillet or small wok and add the chicken.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Add half of the stir fry sauce to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the broccoli florets and the remaining sauce over the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until broccoli is just tender.½ cup broccoli florets
- Sprinkle with chopped green onion and serve.1 Green onion
Notes
- Toss the chicken in cornstarch for a lightly crisp coating that helps the sauce cling better.
- A hot pan helps sear the chicken quickly and keeps the broccoli vibrant and slightly crisp.
- Stir-fry the broccoli just until tender-crisp to maintain a slight crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1dinner | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 21g | Sodium: 829mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g
