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Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Recipes

This healthy chicken and broccoli recipe combines lean protein with fiber-rich veggies in a savory homemade sauce. It's ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep. This broccoli chicken recipe healthy option that is naturally adaptable for gluten-free, keto, and low-carb diets, so it works for almost anyone at the table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with cornstarch.
  2. Sear chicken in hot oil until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken, cook onion 2 minutes.
  4. Steam broccoli with water, covered, 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds.
  6. Whisk sauce ingredients together.
  7. Return chicken to pan, add sauce, simmer 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve hot over rice or cauliflower rice.
    Collage showing how to cook healthy chicken and broccoli step by step

Notes

My grandma always said the secret to good stir-fry is a hot pan and patience. Don't rush the searing step. I used to flip the chicken too soon, and it never got that golden crust. Now I just let it sit, and it's night-and-day different. Trust me on this one.
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Calories: 320