Chicken and Broccoli
Matt Santos•Dec 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!
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Instructions
Trim off excess fat from chicken (2 lb) and cut into 1/4” pieces
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)
Mix well and set aside for 20 minutes
Wash chicken (2 lb) with cold water, strain, and add back into the bowl with marinade ingredients
Mix well, cover, and marinate for at least 20 minutes up to overnight
Cook rice (3 cups), cut broccoli, (2 heads) mix sauce together, and bring 2 quarts of water to a boil
Heat wok to high heat and add 2 tbs neutral oil (2 Tbsp)
Cook chicken in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side until a nice crust develops and no longer pink
Remove chicken and set aside
Blanch broccoli (2 heads) for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp; remove from water and set aside
Lower heat on the wok to low and add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute
Add sauce and mix well until it thickens
Add chicken and broccoli; mix until coated
Remove from heat and serve over white rice
Garnish with sesame seeds
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