This easy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe combines crisp stir-fried golden chicken breast pieces with broccoli and onions in an easy, slightly sweet, and spicy ginger stir fry sauce for an authentic Chinese stir fry flavor that is so much better than takeout. Enjoy this delicious recipe over brown rice, udon noodles, or whole-wheat spaghetti.
Make a delicious and easy chicken and broccoli stir fry using just one pan! This recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. This chicken stir-fry recipe is always a hit with family and friends. If guests are coming, I love to serve this with crab rangoon, sweet pork fried dumplings, or crab dip.
Let’s Spill The Tea
- Cuisine style: Chinese American
- Taste and texture: sweet, savory, earthy, and crunchy
- Effort and skill: moderate and easy to moderate
- Pros: tastes so delicious
- Cons: there are never any leftovers
Easy Ingredients Great Broccoli and Chicken
- Chicken broth: low sodium
- Soy sauce: low sodium as well
- Rice vinegar: or substitute apple cider vinegar
- Ginger: fresh or ginger paste
- Honey: or mirin
- Vegetables: garlic, onion, and broccoli
- Sriracha: or chili paste
- Sesame oil
- Cornstarch
- Chicken: boneless, skinless breasts or thighs
- Seasoning: salt and black pepper
- Vegetable oil
Recipe Tips for Perfect Chicken and Broccoli
- Dry the broccoli after washing and cut the crown into bite-size florets.
- Cut the chicken breast into small, thin, bite-size uniform pieces so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Stir fry moves very quickly, so all your attention should be on the dish so you don’t overcook the chicken, broccoli, or sauce.
- For even more flavor, add roasted peanuts or roasted cashews
Frequently Asked Questions
If you like a little kick, add a few red pepper flakes, a little more sambal oelek (chili paste), or a little more sriracha.
Try adding a variety of veggies, such as bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, snap peas, baby corn, or scallions.
Let’s Recap
- This is a quick and easy chicken and broccoli stir fry that even the novice cook can master.
- We love this stir fry. Its delicious, sweet, and savory ginger sauce rivals those of the best Chinese restaurants.
- Make your own stir fry where you control the ingredients and the amount of sodium.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey or mirin
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
Chicken and Broccoli
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast or skinless chicken thighs cut in bite-size piece
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion cut in half moon strips
- 1 lb. broccoli florets cut into bite size
Instructions
- Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set that aside for a few minutes.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Combine chicken and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a zipper bag or bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, cooking until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Plate the chicken. If necessary, add 1 more tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining chicken, and plate it.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring several times. Add the broccoli to the skillet with the onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring several times. Plate the vegetables.
- Whisk the sauce that you set aside to make sure the cornstarch has not settled to the bottom. Add it to the skillet and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened. Add the cooked chicken and vegetables back to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
- Serve over rice or Asian noodles.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
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Kathy
I love making stir fry. It’s probably one of my favorites to make. I will have to give this one a try as well. I’m always looking for new ways to make stir fry.
Rose Ann Sales
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It was absolutely delicious. I love it!
Tara Pittman
We loved it. We used chicken thighs because we just like them better. They cook up less dry.
Melanie Edjourian
Chicken and broccoli seem to go together really well. It’s one of my husband’s favorite combos and we love this recipe.
Amber Myers
We love stir fry. This was amazing. My whole family really enjoyed it!
Ieva
Brilliant easy recipe for a weekday dinner. Love the crunchy texture of broccoli and how flavorsome it is, whilst using staple ingredients!
Natalie
THis is a great quick dinner idea. I’m going to put this on my menu. My boys will love this I’m sure.
Mahy
So in love with how easy and delicious this came out!
Katherine
I love this quick homemade stir fry! So easy and flavorful.
Heather Johnson
so. yum!!!! i really love this recipe! thanks much – so easy
Janet Bradley
Could I use thighs instead of breasts?
Thanks, Janet
Allyson Zea
This would be such an amazing meal! So many tasty flavors!!!
Erin
This sounds amazing! I want to dive into my screen!
Amanda Livesay
This is my 12 year old’s favorite dinner! And it’s so easy!
Amanda
Always a huge hit for dinner with my family. Love making this and everyone cannot get enough!
Erik
Classic dinner option. Always love a good broccoli dish!