Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Posted by: Authentic Flavors Made Easy

This Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and delicious served over rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry

• 1½ pounds (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 green onions, sliced

For the Sauce

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth or water
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish

• Sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
5. Stir-fry the broccoli, bell pepper, and onion for 4–5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
6. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce.
8. Stir continuously for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
9. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Steamed jasmine rice
• Brown rice
• Fried rice
• Lo mein or rice noodles
• Cauliflower rice
• Egg rolls

Tips

• Slice the chicken into even-sized pieces for quick, uniform cooking.
• Blanch the broccoli for 1–2 minutes before stir-frying if you prefer it more tender.
• Add carrots, snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn for extra vegetables.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving.