Chicken with Ginger, Broccoli, & Grapefruit
Submitted by hotcakes
A light, zesty stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and fresh grapefruit sections in a ginger-soy glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and loaded with bright, clean flavors.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minIf you think grapefruit belongs only at breakfast, this recipe is about to change your mind.
Crispy golden ginger gets toasted first and set aside as a garnish, then chicken and broccoli get a fast, high-heat sear in the same pan. A quick sauce of chicken broth, grapefruit juice, and soy sauce comes together with a touch of cornstarch for body.
The grapefruit sections go in right at the end, just long enough to warm through so they keep their juicy pop.
Every bite hits you with something different: the crunch of broccoli, the zing of citrus, the warmth of ginger, and tender chicken tying it all together. Light enough for a health-conscious weeknight, satisfying enough that nobody leaves the table hungry.
Chef Tips
- Get the pan screaming hot for the chicken: High heat means a quick sear with no soggy, steamed texture. Stir constantly so nothing burns.
- Crisp the ginger low and slow: Golden brown ginger pieces add crunch and concentrated flavor as a garnish. Pull them before they turn dark or they will taste bitter.
- Use fresh grapefruit sections: Canned will work, but fresh segments have that bright, slightly bitter bite that makes this dish special.
Ingredients
Directions
In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Cook ginger, stirring, occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
With slotted spoon, remove ginger to plate; set aside.
Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink and cooked through, 3 minutes.
Remove chicken to plate, set aside.
Add broccoli, stirring to coat with cooking liquids.
Add ¼ cup water to skilllet, cover and cook until crisp-tender 3 to 4 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet.
Add broth, grapefruit juice, and soy sauce.
In small cup, combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water until cornstarch is dissolved.
Add cornstarch mixture to skillet increase heat to high.
Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
Add grapefruit sections to skillet; heat through.
Spoon chicken and broccoli, mixture onto serving platter.
Garnish with reserved ginger.
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