Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

This Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe proves that weeknight meals can be fast, fresh and full of flavor. We make a lot of Chicken Recipes and combining the crisp broccoli with the sauce gives this recipe a delicious variation.

You can make this stir fry recipe quicker than getting Chinese takeout and it is healthier too! If you love this recipe, try making Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe or Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe.

Why You’ll Love Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Most weeknights my kids are busy with school and sports so I love making meals that are hearty, filling and can easily cook in one pan. This Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is a family favorite because the protein-plus-veggie combo keeps dinner balanced, and the sauce doubles as the perfect glaze for rice, quinoa or noodles.

You can easily make this dish ahead of time as it reheats easily. If you are looking for a dish to meal prep for the week – this is the one to make!

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Broccoli Florets – We used fresh broccoli
• Yellow Onion – Chop into small pieces
• Soy Sauce – If you are out, see Best Soy Sauce Substitute. Use coconut aminos for a gluten free and low sodium option
• Brown Sugar – Substitute with honey
• Cornstarch – Helps to thicken the sauce
• Sesame Oil – If you are out, see The Best Sesame Oil Substitute
• Ground Ginger – See The Best Ginger Substitutes
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Sesame Seeds – Optional topping

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How to Make Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Step 1 – In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.

Step 2 – Heat half of the olive oil in a large wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and spread them out into a single layer. Let them cook for 1 minute without moving them so that they get a good sear on them and then continue to stir fry them for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.  Set chicken aside.

Step 3 – Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add broccoli florets and onions to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and the broccoli is tender but still crispy. Reduce the heat on the pan to low.  

Step 4 – Pour the prepared sauce over the broccoli and onions. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.

Step 5 – Return the tender chicken back to the pan. Stir for approximately 30 seconds until the chicken is coated with the sauce and is heated through.  

Step 6 – Serve garnished with sesame seeds, if desired and enjoy!

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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 4

Cuisine Chinese

Course Main Course

Calories 282

Author Carrie Barnard

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Ingredients

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For the Stir fry:

• ▢ 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil divided
• ▢ 4 cups broccoli florets
• ▢ 1 small Yellow Onion chopped

For the Sauce:

• ▢ ⅔ cup Water
• ▢ ¼ cup soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

For Serving:

• ▢ Sesame seeds for garnish optional

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
• Heat half of the olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken pieces and spread them out into a single layer. Let them cook for 1 minute without moving them so that they get a good sear on them and then continue to stir fry them for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
• Remove the chicken from the pan to a separate plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add broccoli florets and onions to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and the broccoli is tender but still crispy. Reduce the heat on the pan to low.
• Pour the prepared sauce over the broccoli and onions. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
• Return the chicken back to the pan. Stir for approximately 30 seconds until the chicken is coated with the sauce and is heated through.
• Serve garnished with sesame seeds, if desired and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

Cut florets into similar sizes for even cooking. Watch the broccoli closely while it cooks so that it doesn’t get overcooked and mushy.  

The cornstarch thickens the sauce. For a thicker sauce, you can increase to 1 ½ tablespoons.

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 282kcal, Carbohydrates 19g, Protein 29g, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 73mg, Sodium 977mg, Potassium 794mg, Fiber 3g, Sugar 9g, Vitamin A 603IU, Vitamin C 85mg, Calcium 67mg, Iron 2mg

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Pro Tips for the Best Stir Fry

• Prepare Broccoli – Cut florets into similar sizes for even cooking. Watch the broccoli closely while it cooks so that it doesn’t get overcooked and mushy.  
• Sauce Consistency – The cornstarch thickens the sauce. For a thicker sauce, you can increase to 1 ½ tablespoons.
• Meal Prep – This would be the perfect recipe to meal prep for the week. Double the recipe and divide in small containers for a weeks worth of lunches.

Variations Ideas

• Vegetables – Feel free to add in more veggies such as bell pepper, green beans, asparagus, slice mushrooms, snap peas or chopped carrots.
• Nuts – This dish is delicious with added chopped nuts such as cashews or peanuts.
• Chicken – You can make this dish with chicken thighs if you prefer.

Serving Recommendations

This chicken and broccoli stir fry is a complete meal idea. But we love to serve it over Instant pot White Rice Recipe, Microwave Brown Rice or Cauliflower Rice for a complete meal idea.

It is even delicious served as is with a side of Cream Cheese Wontons.