🥦🍗 Asian Broccoli Chicken – Quick, Healthy & Full of Flavor!
This Asian-style Broccoli Chicken is easy to make, packed with flavor, and ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for a healthy weeknight meal!
📌 Recipe Details:
• 🕒 Total Time: ~20 minutes
• 🍽️ Servings: 2–3
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Veggies:
• 🍗 400 g (14 oz) chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 🥦 300 g (10 oz) broccoli florets
• 🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 🧅 1 small onion, diced (optional)
• 🥕 1 carrot, julienned (optional)
• 🌶️ ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
• 🛢️ 2 tbsp oil (sesame oil or neutral oil)
For the Sauce:
• 🍯 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 🍋 1 tbsp soy sauce (light or dark)
• 🍚 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
• 🌿 1 tsp ginger (grated or ground)
• 🌶️ ½ tsp Sriracha or chili sauce (optional for heat)
• 🥄 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
2️⃣ Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, add garlic, onion, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
4️⃣ Combine Everything: Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir well. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice or noodles! 🍚🍜
🔥 Tips:
✔️ Want extra flavor? Add a splash of fish sauce or a pinch of garlic powder.
✔️ Crispier chicken? Coat the chicken in a little cornstarch before frying.
✔️ Low-carb option? Serve with cauliflower rice or enjoy as is.
😍 Enjoy your homemade Asian-style Broccoli Chicken!