This recipe is for chicken and broccoli stir fry in a peanut sauce. It is a quick and easy dinner recipe which the whole family will love and can be made in less than 25 minutes.
A tasty homemade chicken stir fry recipe is a great healthy alternative to a typical Chinese takeaway and at a fraction of the price this delicious chicken and broccoli recipe is full of goodness and nutrition.
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- 💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Weight Watchers Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
- 🥚Ingredients for Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- 🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- 🔪How to Cook Weight Watchers Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- How to Brown Chicken When Making a Stir Fry
- What Sauce Do I Add to Chicken Stir Fry?
- 👩🍳 Expert Tips
- 💭 FAQs
- 💖 Serving Suggestions
- 🍜 Related Recipes
- Chicken And Broccoli Stir Fry In Peanut Sauce
💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Quick & Healthy: Weight Watchers Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a fast, flavorful dish that’s low in points but big on taste.
- Packed with Protein: Tender chicken and crunchy broccoli make this stir fry filling and satisfying without the extra calories.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Make a big batch and enjoy this dish throughout the week for a convenient and nutritious lunch or dinner.
Weight Watchers Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
You can enjoy this tasty high protein recipe with rice noodles to keep the carbs to a minimum. It's great on the budget and is an easy chicken and broccoli dish to create.
On the Weight watchers plan this meal has a value of only 4 points per bowl.
🥚Ingredients for Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- 1 pound of quality chicken thighs
- 1 cup of peanut sauce
- ¼ cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of oil, peanut or avocado
- 1.5 cups of broccoli, both the stock sliced thin and the florets
- A few thin slices off a purple cabbage, once cooked they almost take on a noodle like texture so feel free to add as much as you would like.
- Thin sliced orange peppers
- Mix of snap peas and snow peas
- 1 package of noodles, we used a rice noodles.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Protein Swap: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier bite.
- Veggie Boost: Throw in bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots for extra crunch and color.
- Saucy Twist: Add a tablespoon of hoisin sauce for a touch of sweetness.
- Noodle Options: Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or whole-grain noodles for a hearty meal.
🔪How to Cook Weight Watchers Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
To create this chicken broccoli stir fry recipe you will need to thoroughly wash all of the vegetables before slicing and chopping. Once the broccoli and veggies are prepped you can begin to cook the chicken.
How to Brown Chicken When Making a Stir Fry
First you will need to heat the oil in a large non stick pan on a medium temperature setting. You have the option of using peanut or avocado oil. We used peanut oil when making this chicken stir fry.
Next trim the chicken and set into the hot oil, brown and then turn over. It's as simple as that.
What Sauce Do I Add to Chicken Stir Fry?
You can add a number of different sauces to a chicken and broccoli stir fry. We used Peanut and soy sauces. You can use other sauces if you prefer but we love a good peanut flavoured Stir Fry.
The next part of this recipe you simply need to pour the peanut and soy sauces into your frying pan and mix with the chicken.
Next cook the noodles to the package instructions. Did you know Rice Noodles are a Vegan friendly food option?
Add in all of the vegetables except for the broccoli florets, cover and cook to your tenderness preference.
Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and then toss in the florets and noodles.
Enjoy hot or cold. Store leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- For a lighter version, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and opt for a low-sodium soy sauce.
- Incorporate a variety of vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots to enhance the dish's nutritional value.
- Serve the stir-fry over brown rice or quinoa to increase fiber content and make the meal more filling.
💭 FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before enjoying.
Absolutely! Feel free to use avocado oil, canola oil, or any oil with a high smoke point that you prefer.
Add sliced fresh chili peppers, a pinch of red pepper flakes, or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture for an extra kick.
Yes! Incorporate vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms to enhance the flavor and nutrition.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with chicken and broccoli stir-fry:
- Steamed Jasmine Rice: A fragrant, fluffy base that soaks up the savory sauce beautifully.
- Cauliflower Rice: A low-carb alternative that offers a light, slightly nutty flavor.
- Rice Noodles: Soft, chewy noodles that complement the stir-fry's textures.
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Chicken And Broccoli Stir Fry In Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound of quality chicken thighs
- 1 cup of peanut sauce
- ¼ cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of oil peanut or avocado
- 1.5 cups of broccoli both the stock sliced thin and the florets
- A few thin slices off a purple cabbage once cooked they almost take on a noodle like texture so feel free to add as much as you would like.
- Thin sliced orange peppers
- Mix of snap peas and snow peas
- 1 package of noodles we used a rice noodles.
Instructions
- To create this chicken broccoli stir fry recipe you will need to thoroughly wash all of the vegetables before slicing and chopping. Once the broccoli and veggies are prepped you can begin to cook the chicken.
- Heat the oil in a large non stick pan on a medium temperature setting. You have the option of using peanut or avocado oil. We used peanut oil when making this chicken stir fry.
- Next trim the chicken and set into the hot oil, brown and then turn over. It’s as simple as that.
- You can add a number of different sauces to a chicken and broccoli stir fry. We used Peanut and soy sauces. You can use other sauces if you prefer but we love a good peanut flavoured Stir Fry.
- The next part of this recipe you simply need to pour the peanut and soy sauces into your frying pan and mix with the chicken.
- Next cook the noodles to the package instructions.
- Add in all of the vegetables except for the broccoli florets, cover and cook to your tenderness preference.
- Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and then toss in the florets and noodles.
Notes
- We often like to cook double recipe when we make a meal.
- Cooking extra means you can store a healthy meal in the fridge for work the next day.
- Cooking extra portions of this stir fry recipe can save time and dishes. Who likes washing up? Not me!
- You can switch out the noodles for rice if you fancy having the meal a little differently.
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