Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This quick and easy chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a perfect weeknight meal. Tender chicken and crisp broccoli florets are tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 347 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 450 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 500 gbroccoli, cut into florets
- 3 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
sauce
- 60 mlsoy sauce
- 60 mlchicken broth
- 1 tbsphoney
- 1 tbsprice vinegar
- 1 tspsesame oil
- 1 tbspcornstarch
garnish
- 1 tspsesame seeds(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · wok · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch for the sauce. Set aside.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Make sure the cornstarch is fully dissolved to prevent lumps.
- 2
Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pan is hot before adding the chicken to get a good sear.
- 3
Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- 4
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: If the broccoli starts to dry out, add a tablespoon of water and cover briefly to steam.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the broccoli. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the broccoli.
- 7
Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk, then pour it over the chicken and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The sauce will thicken quickly due to the cornstarch.
- 8
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Cook’s note: Best served over steamed white or brown rice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 347.1kcal
- Protein
- 39.9g
- Carbs
- 17.3g
- Fat
- 13.5g
- Fibre
- 3.6g
- Sugar
- 6.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover stir-fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.
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