Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat brings tender strips of chicken and crisp broccoli together in a glossy sauce that balances gentle sweetness with a pleasant kick. Hoisin, chile paste, and ginger create layers of flavor, while garlic and green onions add aromatic depth. It’s a weeknight-friendly dish that shines over steamed rice for dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water and cover. Cook until tender yet still firm, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Warm the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the chicken, green onions, and garlic until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- 3
Stir the hoisin sauce, chile paste, and soy sauce into the skillet; season with ginger, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken stock and let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Fold in the steamed broccoli until it is coated with the sauce mixture.
- Calories 281.0 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 22.54 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 29.13 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.14 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.89 mg High 27%
- Sodium 671.42 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.64 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.79 g --
- Added Sugars 1.95 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 161.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 413.35 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 4.45 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 19.85 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry with Sweet Heat is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Chicken Stock, and Chili Paste. Each serving provides about 281.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Chicken Stock, Chili Paste, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 281.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat healthy?
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sweet Heat has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 281.0 calories and 22.54 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 671.42 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, 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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