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Healthy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Healthy Chicken and Broccoli (gluten free option)

Kayla Cappiello
This Healthy Chicken Broccoli is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that can be made in 15 minutes or less. It requires minimal ingredients, all of which are simple and common, and it is packed with greens from the broccoli. The Healthy Chicken Broccoli recipe is also easy to meal prep, as you can make a large batch and store it in the refrigerator for later. This stir-fry is a great option for a quick weeknight dinner or healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package rice noodles or brown rice noodles
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

For the sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups coconut aminos or gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 25 minutes until softened.
  • In a large skillet, add the cooked chicken and oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the broccoli. Cook for 5-7 minutes until edges are charred.
  • Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • Once the broccoli is cooked, add back in the chicken. Add the noodles.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet covering the chicken, broccoli, and rice mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
  • Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce and noodles are heated through.
  • Add optional crushed peanuts on top.

Notes

Meal Prepping

This Healthy Chicken Broccoli is a great option for meal prep because it is easy to make in advance and store in individual portions. To meal prep, simply cook the stir-fry according to the recipe. Then, divide the stir-fry into individual containers and store it in the refrigerator. When you are ready to eat, simply heat up the stir-fry in the microwave or in a skillet.
You can also prepare the ingredients for this stir-fry beforehand and store them in the refrigerator. This will make it even easier to make the stir-fry when you are short on time. To prepare the ingredients beforehand, simply cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Then, chop the chicken and broccoli. Finally, whisk together the sauce ingredients. When you are ready to make the stir-fry, simply stir-fry the chicken and broccoli in a skillet with a little oil until they are cooked through. Then, add the sauce and rice noodles and stir-fry for a few minutes more, or until everything is heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 27gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 2337mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 30 minute recipe, dairy free, gluten free, one pot meal, one pot recipe
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