Chicken and Broccoli

21 ingredientsPrep: 30 minsCook: 30 mins
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Matt SantosDec 22, 2024

Sharing my chicken and broccoli recipe that is delicious, affordable, and better than takeout! I use a method called velveting to tenderize the meat. Give this a try for your next meal prep or weeknight dinner! Recipe and macros below. Enjoy!

Ingredients (21)

Marinade

Sauce

Instructions

  1. Trim off excess fat from chicken (2 lb) and cut into 1/4” pieces

  2. Add chicken (2 lb) into a bowl with baking soda (2) and water (¼ cup)(general rule is 1 tsp baking soda (2) per pound of chicken)

  3. Mix well and set aside for 20 minutes

  4. Wash chicken (2 lb) with cold water, strain, and add back into the bowl with marinade ingredients

  5. Mix well, cover, and marinate for at least 20 minutes up to overnight

  6. Cook rice (3 cups), cut broccoli, (2 heads) mix sauce together, and bring 2 quarts of water to a boil

  7. Heat wok to high heat and add 2 tbs neutral oil (2 Tbsp)

  8. Cook chicken in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side until a nice crust develops and no longer pink

  9. Remove chicken and set aside

  10. Blanch broccoli (2 heads) for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp; remove from water and set aside

  11. Lower heat on the wok to low and add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute

  12. Add sauce and mix well until it thickens

  13. Add chicken and broccoli; mix until coated

  14. Remove from heat and serve over white rice

  15. Garnish with sesame seeds

  16. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 6 months

Notes

Macros: 712 cal, 52g P, 63g C, 29g F

Serving Size: 182g chicken, 117g broccoli, 158g rice

Servings: 4 Total