How to Make Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken and Broccoli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stir fry dishes are a favorite among many home cooks for their versatility, quick cooking time, and delicious flavors. This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken and Broccoli is a perfect example of a well-balanced, satisfying meal that can be prepared in just a matter of minutes.

The combination of sweet and spicy flavors in this dish creates a delightful contrast that will surely excite your taste buds. Tender pieces of chicken are stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a fla...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chile paste
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ cup chicken stock

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the chicken, green onions, and garlic until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Stir the hoisin sauce, chile paste, and soy sauce into the skillet; season with ginger, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the chicken stock and simmer about 2 minutes. Mix in the steamed broccoli until coated with the sauce mixture.
  • Nutrition

    156 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 606mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 64mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 379mg