Description
Savory Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry blends Chinese culinary tradition with quick weeknight convenience. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken create a balanced meal that satisfies hunger while delivering robust flavors you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional, for tang)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (divided)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp sesame oil (optional, for flavor)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until smoothly blended.
- Chicken Searing: Heat large skillet over medium-high, add vegetable oil, and cook chicken pieces until golden and fully cooked, rotating periodically for even browning. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Reintroduce oil to pan, add broccoli florets, and rapidly stir-fry to achieve slight caramelization. Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring vigorously to release aromatic flavors.
- Combining Elements: Return chicken to pan, pour prepared sauce over the mixture, gently folding to ensure comprehensive coating and even distribution.
- Final Simmering: Allow ingredients to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting sauce thicken while maintaining broccoli’s crisp texture. Garnish with green onion slivers if desired, and serve alongside steamed rice, noodles, or quinoa.
Notes
- Manage Heat Carefully: Control skillet temperature to prevent burning chicken or overcooking broccoli, ensuring golden-brown chicken and crisp vegetables.
- Prep Ingredients Beforehand: Slice chicken, chop broccoli, and mix sauce in advance to streamline cooking process and maintain quick stir-fry momentum.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Adjust cornstarch quantity if sauce appears too thin or thick, aiming for a glossy, clingy texture that coats ingredients evenly.
- Customize Protein Options: Substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef to accommodate dietary preferences while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg