Low Calorie Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

This healthy and low-calorie Asian-inspired chicken and broccoli stir fry is a quick weeknight dinner that will not disappoint. Better than takeaway, and healthier too – this 30-minute Stir Fry is bursting with rich, savoury flavour that will please even the pickiest of eaters. 

NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVE (4 serves)

165 Cal | 7g Fats | 11g Carbs | 15g Protein 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large (or 3 small-medium) boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut into ½-inch pieces

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice

• 3 cups broccoli florets

• ⅓ cup chicken brothSauce

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce - or oyster sauce

• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• ½ cup cold water + 1 tablespoon corn starch

• Chopped spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish 

STEP BY STEP

1. Whisk together all sauce ingredients (except for water and corn starch) and set aside.

2. Drizzle a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Add chicken, season with Chinese five-spice, and saute for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Add broccoli florets to the pan, saute for 2-3 minutes until broccoli starts to become crisp on the edges. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth and cook for 4-6 minutes longer until broccoli is fork-tender.

3. Add chicken back to the pan. Pour the sauce into the pan and give it a good stir. Whisk together 1/2 cup cold water and corn starch until dissolved, then stir into the pan. Once the sauce has thickened (about 1 minute), cook 2-3 minutes longer, then garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds and serve.