This is a quick and easy recipe for stir-fried chicken with broccoli and brown rice. It is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken is cooked in a simple stir-fry sauce and the broccoli and rice are cooked in the same pan, making for a one-pan meal.
Stir-fried chicken with broccoli & brown rice
Difficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
448
kcalIngredients
200g trimmed broccoli florets (about 6), halved
1 chicken breast (approx 180g), diced
15g ginger, cut into shreds
2 garlic cloves, cut into shreds
1 red onion, sliced
1 roasted red pepper, from a jar, cut into cubes
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp mild chilli powder
1 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
250g pack cooked brown rice
Directions
- Put the kettle on to boil and tip the broccoli into a medium pan ready to go on the heat. Pour the water over the broccoli then boil for 4 mins.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick wok and stir-fry the ginger, garlic and onion for 2 mins, add the mild chilli powder and stir briefly. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 mins more. Drain the broccoli and reserve the water. Tip the broccoli into the wok with the soy, honey, red pepper and 4 tbsp broccoli water then cook until heated through. Meanwhile, heat the rice following the pack instructions and serve with the stir-fry.