Very Low Fat Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry
Discover the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with this Very Low Fat Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry, a quick, healthy dinner option that's easy to prepare in under 30 minutes. This vibrant dish features tender, juicy strips of skinless chicken breast, crisp broccoli florets, and sweet carrots tossed in a light and savory low-sodium soy sauce infused with honey, garlic, and ginger for a deliciously aromatic finish. With minimal oil used and a simple thickening agent of cornstarch, this stir fry keeps fat content impressively low while delivering a wholesome, protein-packed meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, serve this colorful stir fry over brown rice or quinoa for a satisfying, guilt-free dinner your whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 300 grams broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 120 ml water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, cornstarch, water, honey, and grated ginger until smooth. This will be your stir fry sauce.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Add the chicken strips to the hot skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets, thinly sliced carrot, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine.
Pour the stir fry sauce into the skillet and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot with brown rice or quinoa if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 549 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
