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Ground Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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This easy one-pan ground chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with protein and crisp veggies in a savory homemade sauce, it’s endlessly adaptable and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, or mushroom-based for vegetarian)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (avocado or canola oil)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish, optional)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep all your ingredients: Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice scallions for garnish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey or brown sugar, and 1 tbsp water. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink and just starting to brown. Spoon off excess liquid if needed.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir constantly and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add broccoli florets and stir. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green but still crisp. For more tender broccoli, add 2 tbsp water and cover to steam for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry and add to the pan. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken and broccoli. Add a splash of water or broth if you want it saucier.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more soy sauce, honey, or red pepper flakes as desired. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to finish.
  9. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.

Notes

Prep all ingredients before starting, as stir-fries cook quickly. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check oyster sauce labels. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for variety. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days and taste even better as flavors meld. Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding water as needed.

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