Description
Quick & Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a delicious and protein-packed meal featuring tender chicken breast and crisp broccoli florets, tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ginger (optional)
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ cup chicken broth
Oils and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and chicken broth until smooth. Set aside to use later.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and cook for 3–4 minutes until they become crisp-tender but still bright green.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger (if using), cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Thicken the sauce: Cook everything together for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli evenly.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the sesame oil over the stir fry, toss gently, and serve hot. Enjoy over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice if desired.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for more color and crunch.
- Use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch for a paleo-friendly thickener.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
