Chicken Stir Fry With Broccoli And Tomatoes Recipes

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Toss the chicken with the scallion whites, half the garlic and half the ginger, the sugar, sesame oil, sherry, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/3 cup water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Once the oil just begins to smoke, add the broccoli, the remaining garlic and ginger and 2 tablespoons water. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the skillet and once it just begins to smoke add the marinated chicken. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli back to the skillet along with hoisin sauce and toss well. Give the reserved cornstarch mixture a good stir and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the scallion greens. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve over rice.

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil and salt in a 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When oil is very hot, add chicken breast and stir-fry 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, garlic, and ginger and stir well.
• Add broccoli, then slowly add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until broccoli is just tender.
• Meanwhile, mix cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup broth until dissolved. Stir tomatoes and cornstarch mixture into skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 2 minutes or until sauce thickens and clears. Serve hot.
• You can substitute lean slices of beef or pork loin for the chicken, and red or yellow bell peppers for the tomato, if you like. If you use bell peppers, add them to the skillet at the same time as the broccoli. Serve this dish with brown rice or noodles.
• "I added some red pepper flakes and more garlic. Also added snow pea pods, which gave it more crunch. I put it over a small amount of rice noodles. Next time I make it, I'll try it over brown rice (fewer calories)."

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir broccoli with the chicken and onion; saute until the broccoli is hot, about 5 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables mixture to the side of the skillet.
• Pour the soy sauce mixture into the vacant part of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture until the color is consistent. Move the chicken and vegetables back into the center to the pan; saute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 5 minutes more.

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and pepper flakes until smooth; set aside., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and soy sauce. Place cornstarch in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with cornstarch. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil in batches until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry broccoli and onion for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir sauce mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with stir-fry.

TOMATO CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoons oil in large skillet. Add chicken and stir-fry until browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Add vegetables and garlic powder and stir-fry until vegtables are tender-crisp. Return chicken to skillet.
• Add soup, soy sauce and vinegar. Heat to a boil. Stir well. Serve over rice.

BROCCOLI PEPPER AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 7 minutes or until juices run clear; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry onion until tender. Add broccoli, green pepper and garlic; stir-fry until tender. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients until smooth; pour over vegetable mixture. Add chicken; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened and bubbly.

BROCCOLI TOMATO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a medium frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add chicken and onion and cook until chicken is opaque, about 8 minutes.
• Add broccoli, lemon juice, thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and simmer for 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer, covered for 3-4 minutes, or until hot.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Stir the lime juice and salt together. Add the chicken to the blend and marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Whisk the kudzu with the 1/4 cup cold water until completely dissolved, making a slurry.
• Stir the tamari, 1/4 cup water, maple syrup, lime juice, vinegar, 2 teaspoons of the garlic, 2 teaspoons of the ginger, and the cayenne together in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce begins to thicken and is reduced in volume by one-third, about 4 minutes. Stir in the slurry while whisking continuously, then stir in the toasted sesame oil and remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, cut the broccoli florets into bite-size pieces. Trim and peel the stems and cut them into bite-size pieces as well, keeping them separate from the florets.
• Heat a wok or large, heavy sauté pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the light sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon each of the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until aromatic. Stir in the chicken and toss or stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli stalks and stir-fry until bright green, then add the broccoli florets and continue stir-frying until bright and vibrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, tossing constantly.
• Serve immediately, garnished with the cashews.
• For a vegetarian version, use tofu or tempeh in place of the chicken.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
• (per serving)
• Calories: 250
• Total Fat: 12.8g (2.3g saturated, 6g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 13g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sodium: 415mg

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a glass bowl or zip-top bag. Add chicken; stir to coat. Remove all air from baggie before sealing, or cover the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Combine boiling water and bouillon granules in another bowl, stir until dissolved. Add remaining cornstarch and ginger; stir to combine.
• Heat half of the canola oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in an electric skillet or in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.
• Heat remaining canola oil and sesame oil in same skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) or medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Return vegetables to the skillet. Add bouillon mixture. Stir until thickened. Stir in optional almonds.