Description
This easy one-pan ground chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a fast, healthy dinner perfect for busy nights. Packed with lean protein, crisp veggies, and a savory sauce, it comes together in under 30 minutes and is easily adaptable for gluten-free or low-carb diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup snap peas or bell pepper strips (optional)
- Chopped scallions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-size florets. Dice the onion. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Gather ground chicken and measure out all sauce ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth. Scatter broccoli florets over chicken and cover the pan. Steam for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Remove lid. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli. Toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the stir-fry.
- If using snap peas, water chestnuts, or bell peppers, add now and cook for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions, cilantro, or sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check broth ingredients. Swap honey for a sugar-free alternative for low-carb. Add extra veggies or swap protein as desired. Steam broccoli just until bright green for best texture. Leftovers keep well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
Keywords: ground chicken, broccoli, stir-fry, easy dinner, one-pan, healthy, gluten-free, low-carb, meal prep, quick recipe