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High-Protein Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry — 274 kcal, 29g Protein

Quick answer

One serving of Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry has 29 g of protein and 274 kcal — a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.104 g/kcal, which is exceptionally high-protein. This recipe makes 4 servings total. It's also on the lighter, more filling side for its calorie count.

Protein / serving29 g
Calories / serving274 kcal
Protein ratio10.4%
Prep time22 min
Servings4
Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry

Adapted from omnivorescookbook.com

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • Chicken Marinade
  • Chicken breast113 g
  • Shaoxing wine11 g
  • salt0.9 g
  • cornstarch2.5 g
  • Sauce
  • oyster sauce11 g
  • dark soy sauce2.2 g
  • chicken stock15 g
  • sugar3.1 g
  • Stir-Fry
  • broccoli floret100 g
  • peanut oil7.5 g
  • Garlic3.0 g
  • ginger0.5 g
Protein29 g
Carbs16 g
Fat9 g
Calories274

Instructions

  1. Chicken Marinade Slice chicken breast against the grain into thin bite-size pieces (≤6 mm).
  2. Chicken Marinade Combine chicken with Shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch; mix well.
  3. Chicken Marinade Marinate 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Chicken Marinade Mince the garlic and ginger.
  5. Chicken Marinade Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
  6. Sauce Combine oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy, stock, sugar, cornstarch, salt in a bowl. Tip: Re-stir right before using — cornstarch settles fast.
  7. Stir-Fry Bring water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet.
  8. Stir-Fry Add broccoli; cover; steam 40-50 seconds until tender and water evaporates. Tip: Broccoli should still be bright green and slightly crisp.
  9. Stir-Fry Transfer broccoli to a plate.
  10. Stir-Fry Heat the peanut oil in the skillet to coat.
  11. Stir-Fry Spread chicken in a single layer; sear undisturbed 30 seconds.
  12. Stir-Fry Flip; cook 20-30 seconds until other side lightly charred.
  13. Stir-Fry Add garlic and ginger; stir 10 seconds until fragrant.
  14. Stir-Fry Return broccoli to pan.
  15. Stir-Fry Re-stir sauce; pour into skillet.
  16. Stir-Fry Cook about 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats evenly.
  17. Stir-Fry Transfer to a plate immediately; serve hot with steamed rice.
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Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry?+
One serving has 29 g of protein and 274 kcal, for a protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.104 g of protein per kcal. The full recipe (4 servings) has 114 g of protein total.
Is Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry a high-protein recipe?+
Yes — its protein-to-calorie ratio of 0.104 g/kcal is exceptionally high-protein. TunedCook's own app treats 0.06 g/kcal as the bar for "high protein," and this recipe clears that bar.
How many calories are in one serving of Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry?+
One serving is 274 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings, for 1097 kcal in the full batch.
How filling is Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry?+
By TunedCook's Fullness Score (based on protein share, fiber, and energy density), this recipe reads as fairly filling relative to its calories.
Where does the Chicken Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe come from?+
This recipe is adapted from omnivorescookbook.com, with macros (protein/calories/carbs/fat) recalculated by TunedCook from the actual ingredient quantities.