Description

This Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken strips and crisp broccoli are stir-fried in a savory sauce, creating a delicious meal that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil

For the Stir Fry:

2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken strips with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Broccoli: Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, stir-fry chicken until cooked, about 5–6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Cook the Broccoli: In the same skillet, heat remaining oil, add garlic and ginger, then broccoli. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the pan. Whisk together broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and broccoli, cook for 1–2 minutes.
Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
You can swap in other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.