Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry brings tender chicken and crisp broccoli together in a glossy soy-hoisin sauce with a hint of heat from sambal. Aromatic garlic and ginger round out the flavor while toasted sesame oil and seeds add nutty depth. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner over steamed rice or noodles when you want bold flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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
- 36
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly and set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 teaspoon cooking oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sambal oelek, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until very hot. Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil. Cook, stirring, until the chicken pieces are lightly browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. The chicken will spatter, so use a long-handled spoon or other utensil to move the chicken around.
- 5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons cooking oil. Add the carrots, shallots, and broccoli, and stir quickly and continuously, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the prepared sauce and cook until the vegetables are as tender as you prefer, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Place cornstarch in a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir until smooth with no lumps. Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir rapidly until well combined. Return the chicken pieces and cook, stirring often, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve hot.
- Calories 410.86 kcal High 21%
- Protein 33.67 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 47.6 g 17%
- Total Fat 10.56 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.2 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.87 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1909.2 mg High 83%
- Dietary Fiber 6.27 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 13.47 g --
- Added Sugars 10.37 g High 21%
- Calcium 59.59 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 841.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 17.26 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir Fry is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Carrot, Cooking Oil, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 410.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Carrot, Cooking Oil, Cornstarch, Diced Chicken Breast. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 410.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry healthy?
- Broccoli and Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 410.86 calories and 33.67 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1909.2 mg (83% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.2 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.37 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, 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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