Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry
Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry brings tender strips of chicken tossed with crisp broccoli and peppers in a glossy soy-ginger sauce. A touch of sesame oil and garlic deepens the flavor, while optional toasted almonds add a satisfying crunch. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s a colorful, balanced dish that pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix soy sauce with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a glass bowl or zip-top bag. Add chicken and stir to coat. Press out all air from the bag before sealing, or cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Stir boiling water and bouillon granules together in another bowl until dissolved. Add the remaining cornstarch and the ginger, then stir to combine.
- 3
Heat half of the canola oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in an electric skillet, or over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Add the broccoli, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, until crisp-tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them from the skillet to a serving dish.
- 4
Heat the remaining canola oil and sesame oil in the same skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) or over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and the crushed red pepper. Stir-fry for 7 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers and the juices run clear. Return the vegetables to the skillet. Add the bouillon mixture. Stir until thickened. Stir in the optional almonds.
- Calories 512.21 kcal High 26%
- Protein 46.16 g Good Source 92%
- Carbohydrate 25.47 g 9%
- Total Fat 27.78 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 2.27 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.26 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1511.23 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 8.77 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 4.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 165.27 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.24 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 697.45 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 39.2 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 37.35 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir Fry is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bottled Water, Broccoli Florets, Canola Oil, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 512.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Bottled Water, Broccoli Florets, Canola Oil, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken & Broccoli Skillet Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 512.21 calories and 46.16 g of protein, or 92% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1511.23 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.27 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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