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Garlic chicken and broccoli stir-fry in a wok with brown rice

Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tender chicken strips and crisp-tender broccoli stir-fried with lots of garlic and a pinch of chili flakes. Simple, clean, and better than takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ pounds chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken 5–6 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining oil and the broccoli. Stir-fry 2 minutes, then add the water, cover, and steam 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Uncover, add the garlic and chili flakes, and stir 1 minute.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve over brown rice.

Notes

  • Add a splash of soy sauce if you have it (not part of the 10 ingredients).
  • Toss in cherry tomatoes at the end for color.
  • Ground turkey works as a swap.
  • Double the garlic if you love it.