Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fried Rice

Submitted by jessi_mcg

"This is adapted from Cooking Light, July 2007. I really think it is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes out there, It is also very flexible...I'm sure you could sub in other veggies for some of the broccoli, like water chestnuts or carrots or mushrooms. Let your imagination run wild :). The original recipe calls for 2 T reduced-sodium soy sauce plus 1/4 t table salt stirred in at the end, but I think it is salty enough as written here."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups onions, sliced vertically (about 1 large)
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, preferably marinated first
• 1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and onion; sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup broth; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Remove broccoli mixture from pan.
2. Place pan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli mixture, garlic, ginger, pepper, and chicken; toss well.
3. Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute.

Reviews

[Jubes]

* Reviewed for ZWT6 Whine and Cheese Gang * Very easy stir-fry. Used some marinated chicken from recipe#305883, along with all gluten-free ingredients- broth and sauces. Braggs is also gluten-free. I also used ready cooked brown rice. I think next time for this dish, I would cut back on the garlic, ginger and chilli and perhaps hold back some of the liquid. Overall a good rice dish that could easily be served as a main or as part of a banquet style dinner. I'm sure for vegetarians that you could easily sub in tofu for the chicken or just leave out the protein altogether. Photos being posted also

 

[Sageca]

My DH loves fried rice, so I had to try this easy recipe; came out fantastic; love the addition of ginger.I did not have Braggs liquid aminos,but will look for it. This one is a keeper. I made this for ZWT6

 

[LifeIsGood]

Very good all-in-one dinner recipe, which we enjoyed very much. This was my first time using "Braggs liquid aminos" and I was impressed. A lot like soy sauce, but much better for your health. I agree with smellyvegetarian about the salt, there is no need to add any extra while preparing this dish. I used 7 cups of broccoli florets and 3 cups of cubed chicken (my husband likes lots of meat in his stirfrys). I really liked the addition of the red pepper flakes and probably added about 1 teaspoon to give it some heat. I appreciated how healthy this meal was. Next time I may add some chopped nuts to give it even more dimension. Thank you for the yummy dinner!

 

[kittycatmom]

Great recipe! Simple to put together and full of flavor! The only change I made was to add 1 tablespoon of Mirin to cut down the little bit of bitterness from the broccoli. Also used 1/2 firm tofu and 1/2 chicken breast. Really delicious! Thank you sv! I will make this again. Made for Newest Zaar Tag