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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

A quick and healthy stir fry packed with protein, colorful veggies, and bursting with flavor—perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless skinless, cut into 3/4 inch pieces)
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil (extra light olive oil, divided)
  • 1 lb broccoli (cut into florets, about 5 cups)
  • 1 small yellow onion (sliced into strips)
  • 1/2 lb white button mushrooms (thickly sliced)
  • 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce use Tamari for gluten-free, or added to taste
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar (packed, or honey to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
  • 1 tsp garlic (2 small cloves, grated)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper plus more to season chicken

Instructions

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients and whisk to dissolve sugar and corn starch. Set sauce aside.
  • Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces (no more than 3/4” thick) and season lightly with pepper.

Cooking

  • Heat a large heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and the chicken in a single layer. Let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute to get a good sear, then stir fry for another 5 minutes or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove to a bowl and loosely cover to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, add another 1 Tbsp oil along with broccoli florets, sliced onion, and sliced mushrooms. Stir fry for 3 minutes or until mushrooms are softened and broccoli is crisp-tender, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Give the sauce a quick stir in case there was any settling of starch and pour all of it over the vegetables. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the garlic and ginger have mellowed in flavor. To thin the sauce, add water a tablespoon at a time.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and stir for another 30 seconds or until heated through. Add more soy sauce to taste if needed and serve over hot rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the soy sauce and some ginger for about 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add in other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots for more color and nutrition. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce! You can easily customize this recipe to fit your taste. Swap the chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option, and try adding different vegetables based on what you have on hand.