Spicy Korean Chicken and Broccoli

Quick-cooking chicken breast and tender broccoli tossed in a fiery, savory Korean-style sauce, served over steamed white rice.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Korean
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• healthy
• quick
• savory
• spicy
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 head broccoli (cut into small florets)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0 For the Sauce:
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon gochujang (to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice according to package directions. Typically, combine 1 cup of uncooked white rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
2. While the rice cooks, in a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and gochujang. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
4. Add the broccoli florets, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Toss to coat evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
6. Serve the spicy Korean chicken and broccoli immediately over the steamed white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preference for spice. For an even quicker meal, use pre-cooked frozen broccoli that can be steamed in the microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 590
• Protein: 54 g
• Carbohydrates: 55 g
• Fat: 19 g
• Fiber: 6.5 g
• Sodium: 1250 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Cholesterol: 100 mg