Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
A quick and easy one-pan chicken and broccoli stir-fry that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken (breast or thigh), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups broccoli florets, trimmed to uniform sizes
- 1–2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1–2 tbsp water (to make the cornstarch slurry)
- 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- Optional: sesame oil, sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped cashews for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high and add 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil.
- Once shimmering, add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes, then stir and cook another 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan, add broccoli florets, and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Mix soy sauce with cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then pour into the skillet and toss everything together.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, finish with sesame oil if desired, then serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Use tamari for a gluten-free option and add honey for sweetness if desired.
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