Easy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (Paleo/Whole30) - Eat the Gains (2024)

Flavor-packedhealthychicken andbroccoli stir fry made with chicken, broccoli, and a thick and sticky sauce to bring it all together. Easy to make, ready in 30 minutes, and only calls for 10 ingredients! You’ll never order it at a restaurant again aftermaking it at home.Paleo, Whole30, andgluten-free.

Hello to the easiest healthy chicken and broccoli stir fry! We love a good stir fry for dinner – protein, veggies, carbs, and a delicious sauce. What else can you ask for?! Our go-to has been this , but I decided to change things up a bit!

And who doesn’t love classic Chinese food?! We grew up eating it in the colder months (my mom LOVES Chinese food) and it still brings back fond family memories. I love going back east and going to Chinatown in Philadelphia with my family.

Some of the Chinese best food I’ve ever eaten!

While I love going out for good Chinese food, it sometimes doesn’t make me feel my best. Loaded with MSG, stranger thickeners, and hidden flours. And that is where this healthy chicken and broccoli comes in!

It has all some same great flavors, but without any thickeners for flours, making it gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 approved. And it’s super easy to make and a great alternative to takeout!

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

This Chinese chicken & broccoli stir fry calls 10 ingredients total. Chicken and broccoli are obviously the main ingredients and then you need 7 other ingredients to make the savory sauce.

Here is what you need:

• chicken breast – I love ButcherBox
• broccoli
• chicken broth
• coconut aminos
• lime juice
• sesame oil
• garlic
• ginger
• red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper

First mix together your sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. This will cook while you make the chicken and broccoli.

Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and let simmer for 20 minutes. Make sure to stir often and watch so it doesn’t boil.After about 20 minutes, the sauce should be reduced by 2/3 and thickened andachieved anappe consistency. Remove from heat and let cool for a minute.

While the sauce is cooking, make the chicken and broccoli. First slice the chicken into thin strips.I suggest popping it in the freezer for 10 minutes so it is easier to slice. Salt and pepper each side and cook until sightly browned. Since it is so thin, you only need about 1-2 minutes, flipping hallways through.

Make sure not to overcrowd it – I did mine in a few batches. It will come back in the pan at the end so keep that in mind as well. No one likes overcooked and dry chicken.

After you cook the chicken and remove it from the pan, cook the broccoli in the leftover juices. Saute for 5 or so minutes until softened and cooked to your liking. If needed, add a little broth to the pan to help steam.

Around this time the sauce should be done as well. Add the chicken back into the pan. Make sure you don’t add the juices as this will thin out the sauce. Add in the sauce and mix well until combined and everything is nicely coated.

Finally, top with sesame seeds and green onion and serve with sides of choice!

Substitutions for Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

This recipe is pretty straightforward, but there are a few things you can change up to make it work for you. Here are some good substitutions or add-ins you can add to this chicken and broccoli recipe:

• chicken – feel free to use chicken thighs instead of breast
• broth – any kind of broth will work (beef or veggie)
• soy sauce – if you can’t find coconut aminos and can have soy, soy sauce would work in this recipe. Tamari would also work if you are gluten-free. I haven’t tried either of them, but both are similar to coconut aminos. Do not use liquid aminos as they are too salty.
• veggies – feel free to add some more veggies to the mix! It won’t be authentic Chinese chicken and broccoli, but I will never tell someone not to add more veggies to a dish!
• red pepper flakes – feel free to omit them if you don’t like spicy food

What to Serve withChicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Here are a few options to serve with chicken stir fry:

• white rice – put it on before you start to make the sauce and it will be done at the same time
• cauliflower rice – a low carb alternative to white rice and great if you are following the Whole30
• zucchini noodles – another great low carb alternative
• rice noodles

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