Chinese Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
Tender chicken and broccoli stir-fried with plenty of garlic and a light low-sodium tamari sauce.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
5
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Recipe serves 5
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Low-sodium tamari
- 2 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil(optional)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
- 2 Green onions, sliced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and toss with 1/2 tsp cornstarch; let sit while you prep the vegetables (5 minutes).
- 2
Whisk together low-sodium tamari, rice vinegar, remaining cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water to make the sauce.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Add remaining oil, then stir-fry garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli with 2 tbsp water, cover, and steam-fry until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Return chicken to the wok, pour in the sauce, and toss until glossy and thickened, about 2 minutes. Finish with sesame oil and green onions; serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
285
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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