Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 2 medium carrots, julienned; 2 cups broccoli florets; 3-1/4 cups water, divided; 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 4 cups hot cooked rice

Julienned carrots and broccoli florets brighten this delectable dish from Kris Lundberg of Baldwin, Wisconsin. "This is a guilt-free meal," she informs. "The fat content is minimal, there's no reason not enjoy dessert afterward!"

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 medium carrots, julienned
2 cups broccoli florets
3-1/4 cups water, divided
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. stir-fry the carrots and broccoli for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
Add 3 cups water to the pan; bring to a boil. Add bouillon; stir until dissolved. Reduce heat. Add soy sauce, ginger, chicken and vegetables; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 421 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1123mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2-1/2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry in Light & Tasty August/September 2001

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da1987cin

Aug 28, 2014

Enjoyed this!!
aug2295

Jul 9, 2014

This was easy and I had all the ingredients on hand, no shopping. I added extra soy sauce and garlic powder based on other reviews. Nice flavor.
joannatyner

May 28, 2014

This was pretty good and easy. I served it with pan fried noodles and rice. Next time I will add more ginger and pepper flakes. Overall, would recommend!
anitamm

Nov 12, 2013

I added an oriental vegetable mix. Delicious!! will surely keep this one!
psalmofpraise

Nov 11, 2013

Useful weeknight recipe. Added garlic powder and paprika to chicken while cooking. Sauce needs more ginger and soy sauce.
ConnieK

Jun 29, 2013

Very good. May add some garlic the next time I make it.
starlight4673

Apr 4, 2009

This recipe tastes fantastic..I added more vegetables and some garlic,also some sesame oil..it brought the flavour right out.. I added it to my keepers..I will make this again..