Here’s a quick and flavorful Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry—tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners 🥦🍗
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
For the sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep sauce
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Cook chicken
- Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry 5–6 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook broccoli
- Add remaining oil to the pan.
- Stir-fry broccoli 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add garlic (and ginger if using) and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli.
- Stir well and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Optional: sprinkle with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
Tips & Variations
- Slice chicken thinly for faster cooking.
- Swap broccoli for mixed vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, or carrots.
- For extra heat, add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
I can also give you a one-pan 20-minute version or a crispy chicken version if you want extra crunch.
