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Ginger lime chicken with broccoli on a white plate
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Ginger Lime Chicken with Broccoli

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 people
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.

Ingredients
 

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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

Notes

  • 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.

Cuisine: ethnic, Oriental
Course: Main
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