Best 6 Freezer Bag Chicken And Broccoli Stir Fry Recipes

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Are you craving a healthy and flavorful dish that's quick and easy to make? Look no further than freezer bag chicken and broccoli stir fry! This one-pot meal is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures, perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a restaurant-quality stir fry that's both satisfying and nutritious. From choosing the right chicken and broccoli to selecting the perfect stir fry sauce, this article will guide you through the process of creating a freezer bag chicken and broccoli stir fry that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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This Chinese Chicken and Broccoli is a QUICK and easy recipe loaded with juicy chicken and crisp-tender broccoli enveloped in a savory garlic, ginger stir fry sauce complimented by hot steaming rice (or go low carb with cauliflower rice). This Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry utilizes the easy restaurant velveting technique to produce smooth, tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken you will have to taste to believe! This Chicken and Broccoli recipe uses easy to find grocery store ingredients and a large skillet instead of a wok so anyone can make this any time! And you are going to want to make this healthy, versatile, filling, satisfyingly stir fry ALL the time!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound chicken breasts (chopped into 1 ½-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon Japanese rice wine or dry sherry (see notes in post)
1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce or Sriracha
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup oyster sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Japanese rice wine or dry sherry
1-3 teaspoons Asian chili sauce or Sriracha
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4-6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon minced ginger
4-5 cups broccoli florets, cut into bit size pieces
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Add the velveting ingredients to a large freezer bag or bowl; whisk to combine. Add chicken and turn until evenly coated. Let sit at room temperature while you prep your broccoli and aromatics; 15-30 minutes (no more). Meanwhile, whisk Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and stir fry until golden, about 2-3 minutes (chicken will not be cooked through). Remove chicken to a plate.
  • To the now empty skillet, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil/vegetable oil until very hot and sizzling. Add the broccoli and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add water, garlic and ginger and stir fry one minute.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet. Whisk the sauce to recombine then add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened, chicken is cooked through, and broccoli reaches desired tenderness, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY RECIPE



Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe image

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry made with lean white meat and lots of broccoli in a ginger and garlic stir-fry sauce that's an easy and quick weeknight meal or the perfect meal prep recipe for easy lunches all week long.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or use gf soy sauce*)
1/2 cup chicken broth*
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil (divided)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 pound chicken breast (sliced very thinly)
2 cups broccoli florets
sesame seeds as garnish (if desired)

Steps:

  • In a large measuring cup or bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, mirin, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper and whisk until everything is completely dissolved.
  • In a large skillet add one teaspoon canola oil on medium high heat and cook half the chicken until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Repeat with the second half of the chicken and an additional teaspoon of oil.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Add in the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds until very fragrant but not browned.
  • Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the sauce, whisking well.
  • Add in the broccoli and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • Add in the chicken and stir well to coat.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 766 mg, Fiber 1.6 g, Sugar 6.2 g

FREEZER BAG CHICKEN PRIMAVERA STIR-FRY



Freezer Bag Chicken Primavera Stir-Fry image

Primavera isn't just for pasta. With a little planned prep, you can have an instant chicken and vegetable stir-fry that has all the flavors of the iconic dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
One 6-ounce container cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Minced fresh flat-leaf parsley and grated Parmesan, for serving
1 baguette, warmed and cut into 4 pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk together the butter, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds black pepper in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the green beans, tomatoes and peppers and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the green beans are crisp-tender and still bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and let cool completely.
  • Transfer the vegetables with the marinade to a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Squeeze out most of the air and seal, then toss gently to coat the chicken with the marinade. Freeze until ready to use. Let thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
  • Pour the chicken, vegetables and marinade into a large skillet and heat over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken and vegetables among 4 plates. Sprinkle with the parsley and Parmesan and serve with a piece of baguette.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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Delicious, savory, and visually enticing chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe! This is a double recipe because leftovers are fantastic and the single recipe never seems to be enough! Halve the recipe if desired. Serve with hot cooked brown or white rice.

Provided by spaisley39

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 cups boiling water, or more as needed
1 ½ tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste
¼ cup canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, or more to taste
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or more to taste
1 cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a glass bowl or zip-top bag. Add chicken; stir to coat. Remove all air from baggie before sealing, or cover the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine boiling water and bouillon granules in another bowl, stir until dissolved. Add remaining cornstarch and ginger; stir to combine.
  • Heat half of the canola oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in an electric skillet or in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.
  • Heat remaining canola oil and sesame oil in same skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) or medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Return vegetables to the skillet. Add bouillon mixture. Stir until thickened. Stir in optional almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1285.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fry image

Made up. Serve with rice.

Provided by Jeri

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅔ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or to taste
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1 onion, sliced
3 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir broccoli with the chicken and onion; saute until the broccoli is hot, about 5 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables mixture to the side of the skillet.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture into the vacant part of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture until the color is consistent. Move the chicken and vegetables back into the center to the pan; saute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 3307.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Chicken And Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken, salt, pepper, broccoli, bell pepper, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seed

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb chicken, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, diced
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seed

Steps:

  • Mix together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil over a nonstick pan and add chicken stirring until cooked.
  • Pour sauce in pan and stir to coat meat.
  • Once the sauce is bubbling, add the veggies to the pan and stir again to coat.
  • Cook until meat is cooked through and veggies are soft.
  • Serve over rice or alone.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 78 grams, Sugar 49 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large freezer bag to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated in the marinade.
  • Make sure the chicken is completely defrosted before cooking.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a colander or a metal strainer.
  • Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables over medium-high heat to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Add the sauce to the stir-fry and cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Freezer bag chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables. By following the tips above, you can make sure your stir-fry turns out perfect every time.

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