Spice up your boring meal or dinner by making this mouthwatering Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe. An Asian inspired dish with juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and your favorite homemade savory sauce that will surely please your taste buds.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
If you are tired of eating the same old chicken and vegetables its time to try this Chicken Stir-Fry recipe. Say goodbye to takeout Asian food and say hello to healthy homemade “takeout” food!
Best of all stir-fries are incredibly easy, one pot meals. When preparing this chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe, simply cook the chicken to a golden brown hue, add fragrant garlic, fresh green broccoli florets, and the remaining ingredients to the very same pan the chicken is in. Before you know it you will be indulging in a flavorful, home-cooked meal, in under thirty minutes.
This stir-fry recipe would be a great option for you if you meal prep. Pair them with some basmati rice, sweet potatoes or quinoa.
Substitutes for this Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Who doesn’t love a healthy version of a stir-fry? I love using chicken mostly but you can also make this with shrimp if you like or even lean beef. If you prefer using chicken breast instead of chicken thighs go right ahead. Sometimes I just love using chicken breast instead of thighs because its leaner and I spend less time cleaning off the fat off the thighs. It’s definitely juicer with thighs though.
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Here is another broccoli stir-fry you might like: BEEF BROCCOLI RECIPE
How to make this Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry:
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken thighs or Breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes or until just tender.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the pan. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, honey, sesame oil, and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Colleen says
This recipe was easy to make, and so delicious!
Rena says
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it.
Jessica says
How would you make this with frozen broccoli ?
Rena says
Hi Jessica. Just thaw out the broccoli. Rinse and use it as you would fresh and follow the same directions.
Amy says
This is a meal that my family has come to love. We make it almost weekly. Delicious!
Rena says
Thanks so much, Amy. Glad your family loves it.
Laura Simpson says
ANOTHER ONE KNOCKED OUT OF THE PARK!! Rena, your recipes are changing my kitchen and really aiding in my husbands and I quest to eat cleaner. This was absolutely delicious! I served it with cauliflower rice to knock the carbs down a bit–never missed real rice. My husband who’s not a fan of cauli-rice, love the flavor of the chicken/broccoli so much he even like his cauli-rice!! I made mine with breasts chunks and they were tender not tough. Also, I skipped the cornstarch step because I was out and didn’t notice anything missing. The flavor in this is off the chain–Thanks again for another keeper!
Rena says
That’s amazing. Love your feedback.
David J Contreras says
Tried this recipe with canned chicken and frozen broccoli. I was hoping for the best and it came out great. Thanks!
Rena says
Glad you liked it.