Stir-fried chicken with broccoli & brown rice

Method 1

Ingredients

200g trimmed broccoli

florets (about 6), halved

1 chicken breast

(approx 180g), diced

15g ginger

cut into shreds

2 garlic cloves

cut into shreds

1 red onion

sliced

1 roasted red pepper

from a jar, cut into cubes

2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp mild chilli powder

1 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

250g pack cooked brown rice

step 1

Put the kettle on to boil and tip the broccoli into a medium pan ready to go on the heat. Pour the water over the broccoli then boil for 4 mins.

step 2

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick wok and stir-fry the ginger, garlic and onion for 2 mins, add the mild chilli powder and stir briefly. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 mins more. Drain the broccoli and reserve the water. Tip the broccoli into the wok with the soy, honey, red pepper and 4 tbsp broccoli water then cook until heated through. Meanwhile, heat the rice following the pack instructions and serve with the stir-fry.

Method 2

🍗 Ingredients (serves 2–3)

For the rice:

1 cup brown rice

2 cups water

Pinch of salt

For the stir-fry:

2 chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced into strips

2 cups broccoli florets

1 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

For the sauce:

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)

1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

1 tsp sesame oil

½ cup water or chicken stock

1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water for thickening)

Optional:

Chili flakes or fresh chili

Sesame seeds

Spring onions (green onions), sliced

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Cook the brown rice

Rinse rice, then cook with water and salt. Simmer covered for about 25–30 minutes until tender. Fluff and set aside.

Prep the sauce

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water. Set aside.

Cook the chicken

Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.

Stir-fry the veggies

In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in broccoli and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes (keep it slightly crisp). Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.

Combine & sauce

Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

Serve

Spoon over brown rice and top with sesame seeds, chili, and spring onions.

🌱 Tips & Variations

Swap chicken for tofu, beef strips, or shrimp

Add veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas

For extra depth, add a splash of rice vinegar or squeeze of lime

Use low-sodium soy sauce if you prefer less salt

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