Description
This chicken and broccoli stir fry is quick, flavorful, and loaded with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a garlicky sauce. Perfect over hot white rice for a fast dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4” pieces
2 Tbsp cooking oil (e.g., extra light olive oil), divided
1 lb broccoli florets (about 5 cups)
1 small yellow onion, sliced
1/2 lb white button mushrooms, thickly sliced
Stir Fry Sauce:
2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
2 Tbsp light brown sugar (or honey)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp garlic, grated (about 2 small cloves)
1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more for seasoning chicken
Instructions
Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Set aside.
Prepare Chicken: Season chicken lightly with black pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Sear Chicken: Add chicken in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry for 5 minutes until golden and just cooked through. Remove chicken and cover loosely.
Cook Vegetables: Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, onions, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until mushrooms are softened and broccoli is crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add Sauce: Stir the sauce (in case of starch settling) and pour over vegetables. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors mellow. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if sauce is too thick.
Combine: Return chicken to the pan. Stir for another 30 seconds or until heated through. Adjust soy sauce to taste.
Serve: Serve hot over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Prepping ingredients in advance is key as this stir fry cooks quickly.
Use Tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
