Broth-Poached Chicken and Sesame Broccoli Bowls

Tender chicken breasts gently poached in ginger broth, served over steamed broccoli florets and drizzled with toasted sesame oil.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Chinese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.49/serving

Dietary

• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Calorie
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Carb
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Fat

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• fresh

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 3 clove garlic (smashed)
• 3 green onions (sliced)
• 6 cup broccoli florets (fresh florets)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a pot, combine low-sodium chicken broth, grated fresh ginger, smashed garlic, 1/8 tsp salt, and half the sliced green onions. Simmer over medium heat.
2. Add chicken breasts, lower heat to low, cover, and gently poach for 12-14 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
3. Remove chicken to a board to rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. Add broccoli florets directly to the simmering ginger broth; cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender, then remove with a slotted spoon.
5. Divide broccoli into bowls, top with sliced poached chicken breast, drizzle with toasted sesame oil, and sprinkle remaining 1/8 tsp salt.
6. Garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 301
• Protein: 44.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
• Fat: 9.1 g
• Fiber: 6.6 g
• Sodium: 835 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Sugar: 2.3 g
• Cholesterol: 120 mg