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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

This homemade chicken and broccoli recipe with the tastiest stir fry sauce is ready in 30 minutes--that's faster than delivery!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Servings: 4
Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • pinch red chili flakes optional
  • pinch white pepper

For the Stir Fry:

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 scallions sliced, greens and whites separated
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • sesame seeds optional, for serving
  • cooked jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
    ⅓ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons minced ginger, pinch red chili flakes, pinch white pepper
    Stir fry sauce in a glass mixing bowl.
  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with a pinch of salt, pepper, and the cornstarch. Toss until well coated.
    1 pound chicken breast, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    Bite-sized pieces of uncooked chicken combined with seasonings in a mixing bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
    2 tablespoons oil
  • Add in the chicken in a single layer. Cook about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
    Small pieces of chicken breast cooking in a skillet.
  • Add in the green onion whites and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    3 scallions
    Small pieces of chicken cooking in a skillet with green onions.
  • Give the sauce another whisk and add it to the skillet, along with the broccoli. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is tender.
    4 cups broccoli florets
    Chicken and broccoli in a skillet.
  • Serve with rice and top with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds.
    sesame seeds, cooked jasmine rice

Notes

  • You can use black pepper in place of the white pepper in the recipe.
Note: Nutrition info does not include rice or optional ingredients.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1329mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg