Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: May. 26, 2022
"This easily prepared recipe offers scrumptious but mild Asian flavor in a nicely balanced protein dish the whole family will love." Clara Coulston - Washington Court House, Ohio

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Remove 3/4 cup of marinade; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining marinade in bowl; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  2. Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth; set aside.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil, 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add the water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and onions; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes longer.
  4. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 316 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.