Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory sauce. This vibrant meal brings together the freshness of vegetables and the rich umami taste of soy sauce for a satisfying dinner in no time. Perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests, this recipe is highly customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the broccoli by washing and cutting it into bite-sized florets. Slice chicken into thin strips.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add sliced chicken, seasoning lightly with salt. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in minced garlic and broccoli florets; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Pour over the stir-fry.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, try incorporating bell peppers or snap peas. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes.