Forget the Chinese takeaway this week and try this speedy meal. Lean, light and luscious, these chicken strips are coated in ginger, lime and soy sauce - without any additional salt. Done and dusted in under 30 minutes, you won't be able to resist this succulent ginger-lime chicken with broccoli.
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 30 g ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, medium, finely chopped
- 3 chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 onion, white, thickly sliced
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 lime, Juice and zest
- 1 broccoli, medium, 8-10 florets
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
In a pan, on medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil
Add in ginger and garlic and stir until light brown. Be careful not to burn
Add the chicken, stir and cook for 5 minutes
Add onion, soy sauce, juice and zest of lime and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through
Sprinkle sesame seeds
To make the broccoli, add 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp of soy in a pan, on medium/high heat. Once heated, add the broccoli and stir continuously and continue to cook on high heat. You want to keep the broccoli crunchy and avoid overcooking it
Serve with chicken and other vegetables on the side
- Make sure you choose quality ingredients
- Be careful not to burn the garlic or ginger or they will turn bitter
- Add some fresh chilli if you'd like it to have a spicy kick
- Don't overcook the broccoli it should still have some bite
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge or freezer
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 49g (98%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 116mg (39%)Sodium: 775mg (32%)Potassium: 586mg (17%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 150IU (3%)Vitamin C: 34.7mg (42%)Calcium: 20mg (2%)Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.