Description
A quick and healthy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe featuring tender chicken breasts and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish makes for a perfect weeknight dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp, retaining a slight crunch.
- Make and add sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch if using. Pour this sauce mixture over the broccoli in the skillet and stir well to coat.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to heat through.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use cornstarch in the sauce if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety.
- Adjust honey level based on your preferred sweetness.
- For extra flavor, garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
- Ensure broccoli is not overcooked to maintain a fresh crunch.
