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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free

    Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

    Published: Nov 5, 2015 ยท Updated: Aug 27, 2020 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    When life gets busy, don't forget to nourish your body! Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a tasty dinner ready in under 30 minutes

    Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Does anyone else feel the tiniest bit of anxiety that Thanksgiving is in three weeks and Christmas is in seven? Wait, did I just make it worse? Ah! Let's all take three big breaths together, and face the (Christmas) music.

    Whether or not we're ready, the holidays are coming, and they're coming fast.

    I'm not prepared to start talking turkeys and mistletoe; I want to talk about quick & easy meals that will keep you nourished throughout the holidays.

    Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

    It's important that even when our schedules get full -- and by full I mean even crazier than they already are -- that you don't forget to take care of yourself.

    One really important way to take care of yourself is to fuel your body with nourishing foods that won't cause you to feel tired, lethargic, or uncomfortable. If you've ever eaten too much pecan pie then you'll know what I mean.

    Yes, pecan pie is delicious. No, you're not going to feel good eating half the pie.

    When you get home tired from your day, it can be tough to want to make yourself dinner. But not when you have a recipe that takes 5 minutes to prepare and takes about 20 minutes cook time. Dinner in under 30?

    That's my kind of holiday meal.

    Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Using a few "convenience" items helps to make this meal ready in a flash. Frozen broccoli florets and precooked rice save time from chopping & cooking. You can always use fresh broccoli; just chop a head of broccoli and use three cups of broccoli florets. Blanch them before adding to the stir-fry.

    As for the rice, you can use leftover cooked rice, cook the rice while making the Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry, or buy precooked rice (this is what I did).

    So let's all remember to make time (even if it's not much) to keep ourselves nourished and fueled during the holiday season -- we don't want to end it feeling like a sick and tired overstuffed turkey.

    Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

    When life gets busy, don't forget to nourish your body! Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a tasty dinner ready in under 30 minutes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon oil coconut or olive oil
    • ยผ teaspoon sesame oil
    • ยพ pound chicken breast chopped
    • 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
    • 2 tablespoon tamari sauce or soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
    • ยผ cup cold water
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 2 cups cooked rice for serving

    Instructions

    • Heat the oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 7 minutes, flip and add in broccoli florets. Cook for five minutes.
    • Meanwhile, stir together tamari sauce, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and grated garlic. Add to skillet and stir well.
    • Whisk together water and cornstarch. Add to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by about half and has thickened to a desired consistency.
    • Serve with cooked rice; enjoy!

    Notes

    You'll use about one clove of garlic and ยฝ inch piece of fresh ginger to get 1 teaspoon each.

    What to Use in This Recipe

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    Skillet
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    538
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    109
    mg
    36
    %
    Sodium
     
    1251
    mg
    54
    %
    Potassium
     
    1253
    mg
    36
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    68
    g
    23
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    47
    g
    94
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    901
    IU
    18
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    127
    mg
    154
    %
    Calcium
     
    92
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:38 am

      What a perfect "convenience" meal! Heading over to check out the recipe now ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Meme says

        November 23, 2015 at 3:38 pm

        Thanks so much, friend! It's easy & quick -- you can't get much better than that ๐Ÿ˜‰

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