Healthy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry (gluten free)
Kayla Cappiello
This Healthy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry 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 Stir Fry 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. This Healthy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is gluten-free by using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce but if you are not gluten free you can use any soy sauce you want. This recipe is naturally dairy free, low fat and can be made low in carbs by using brown rice noodles. You can make this vegan or vegetarian by simply omitting the chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 37 minutes mins
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 613 kcal
- 1 package rice noodles or brown rice noodles for low carb
- 1 lb chicken fully cooked (omit for vegan/vegetarian)
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 1 1/2 cups coconut aminos or low sodium gluten free soy sauce (start with 3/4 cup and add more as needed)
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 25 minutes until softened.
Add the broccoli to a skillet. Cook on medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until broccoli is cooked as desired. Remove from skillet and set aside.
On a cutting board cut chicken breasts into 1" pieces. Add to the oven safe pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook on medoum heat for 6-8 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperate of 165.
While the chicken and broccoli are heating, prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Add the noodles.
Pour the sauce over the chicken, broccoli, and rice mixture and 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.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calories: 613kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 57gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 4486mgPotassium: 1805mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1965IUVitamin C: 275mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 30 minute recipe, gluten free, one pot meal, one pot recipe