Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry – Quick, Healthy & Better Than Takeout
Tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a garlicky, glossy stir fry sauce. A quick, healthy dinner that’s better than takeout and ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp cornstarch
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3–4 cups broccoli florets
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1 tbsp oil, plus more as needed
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Sauce:
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
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2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin)
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¼ cup chicken broth or water
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2 tsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tsp cornstarch
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Optional: ½ tsp sesame oil, pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Toss chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch. Let sit 10 minutes.
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Steam or blanch broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
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Heat oil in a skillet or wok. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes until golden. Remove.
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Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds.
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Return chicken and broccoli. Pour in sauce and stir-fry until thick and coated.
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Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free version. Add more veggies as desired. Great for meal prep.