Description
A savory, balanced meal featuring bite-sized pieces of tender chicken tossed in a delicious house-made zesty glaze with fresh, colorful vegetables. This high-protein, Asian-inspired dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a restaurant-quality flavor that is quick and simple to prepare in one single skillet.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
0.5 medium onion, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
0.5 red bell pepper, sliced
0.5 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons mirin (non-alcoholic cooking rice wine)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
0.25 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce)
Optional Garnish: Sesame seeds and green onions
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining oil, then sauté the onions, broccoli, and red bell peppers for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, minced garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the prepared sauce.
Stir continuously over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.
Serve warm, topped with optional sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cut into uniform sizes for even cooking. For a thicker sauce, let it simmer for an extra minute. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Use non-alcoholic mirin to ensure the recipe remains strictly free of alcohol.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg