Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Skip the takeout and create this savory, protein-packed stir-fry at home in under 30 minutes! Tender chicken breast meets crisp broccoli in a rich soy-based sauce that's both satisfying and surprisingly simple to master.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Chicken

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Servings:

Calories: 245kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp neutral oil vegetable or canola
For the Sauce:
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp fresh ginger grated

Instructions

Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
Return chicken to the skillet and add steamed broccoli.
Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve immediately over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra tender chicken, marinate pieces in 1 tablespoon soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking

Substitute frozen broccoli if fresh isn't available - just thaw and pat dry before adding

Double the sauce recipe if you prefer extra saucy stir-fries

Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat

Recipe can be prepped ahead by cutting chicken and mixing sauce; store separately in refrigerator for up to 24 hours

Leftovers keep in refrigerator for 3 days and reheat well in microwave or skillet

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