Stir-Fried Chicken and Broccoli with Sesame and Ginger
Tender chicken strips and crisp broccoli in a savory sesame-ginger glaze, perfect for a satisfying low-carb dinner. This Asian-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Chicken breast, Broccoli, Sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Chicken breast
- 2 cups Broccoli
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
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Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 12 oz chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips and season with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cut 2 cups broccoli into small florets.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add chicken strips and stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir until sauce thickens and coats the broccoli, about 1 minute.
- Step 5: Return chicken to the wok, add 1 tsp sesame seeds, and toss to combine. Cook for 1 minute until heated through.








