Ground Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A delicious and easy stir-fry recipe featuring ground chicken and broccoli, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 0.33 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot flour
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Once cooked, set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and sauté the sliced mushrooms for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the mushrooms.
- Add 1/4 cup water and broccoli florets to the skillet. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir, cover, and let the broccoli steam for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a jar, combine coconut aminos, 1/3 cup water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, chili powder, ground ginger, and arrowroot flour. Shake well to mix.
- Reduce heat to low, pour the sauce into the skillet, and stir for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the stir-fry over white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or roasted potatoes. Top with fresh parsley or green onions for added flavor and color.
Notes
Recipe notes: Customize this stir-fry with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots. For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.