This recipe for chicken and broccoli stir fry is a classic dish of chicken sauteed with fresh broccoli florets and coated in a savory sauce. You can have a healthy and easy dinner on the table in 30 minutes!
There’s nothing better than a good stir fry, I always make honey garlic chicken stir fry, teriyaki shrimp and this easy chicken and broccoli dish. Serve up some pan fried noodles on the side, and watch the rave reviews come in!
There’s nothing better than a quick and easy dinner recipe for when you don’t have a lot of time to cook, and this chicken and broccoli stir fry definitely fits the bill. This dish tastes like something you’d order at a Chinese restaurant, except it’s better for you than takeout (and cheaper!).
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need chicken breast, oil, broccoli, mushrooms, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
How do you make chicken and broccoli stir fry?
This recipe starts with broccoli and mushrooms, which are sauteed to tender perfection in a large skillet along with some garlic and ginger. After the veggies are cooked through, the chicken goes into the pan to brown. The final step is an easy sauce which gets poured over the chicken and vegetables to simmer. Add some steamed rice on the side and dinner is served!
Tips for the perfect dish
- I like to start a pot of rice at the same time as I start my chicken stir fry. The rice will be done at the same time as your meat and veggies and you’ll have a complete meal in 30 minutes.
- Leftover broccoli chicken will stay fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- This recipe is a great option for meal prep. You can divide the chicken and veggies into smaller containers and add a scoop of rice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- You can use frozen broccoli if needed with great results.
- Be sure to cut your chicken into similar bite-sized pieces so that it will all cook at the same rate.
Recipe FAQs
The best way to cook chicken for stir fry is to season it with salt and pepper, then sear it in oil in a hot pan until browned and cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd your pan; if you add too much meat at once, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
Most stir fry sauces are made with soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings such as sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar, chicken broth or chili sauce. One important component of stir fry sauce is a thickening agent, such as cornstarch. A thicker sauce will cling better to your chicken and vegetables. This recipe calls for oyster sauce, which is a salty Asian sauce that can be found in the ethnic aisle of most grocery stores. If you can’t find oyster sauce or prefer not to use it, you can substitute hoisin sauce.
You do not need to pre-cook your broccoli, it will become plenty tender as it cooks in the stir fry pan.
Flavor Variations
This recipe is great as-is, but you can add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
- Protein: Swap out the chicken breasts for chicken thighs, pork tenderloin, shrimp or thinly sliced flank steak.
- Veggies: You can add other vegetables to the mix such as bok choy, snap peas, carrots, green beans or asparagus.
- Toppings: Finish this dish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, green onions, cilantro or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Grains: Instead of white or brown rice, try serving your stir fry with noodles, cauliflower rice or quinoa.
My family has already requested that I make this chicken and broccoli stir fry again soon. I think next time I may switch out the mushrooms for bell peppers to add a little variety. That’s the beauty of this type of dish, it’s so easy to customize to your personal taste!
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms if you don’t like mushrooms you can add more broccoli instead
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and mushrooms and cook for approximately 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer – you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the vegetables back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
- In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce. In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the oyster sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Notes
- Leftover stir fry will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- This recipe is a great option for meal prep. You can divide the chicken and veggies into smaller containers and add a scoop of rice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- You can use frozen broccoli if needed with great results.
I use hoisin sauce instead of oyster sauce when there is meat in my stir fry. This dish is so good with rice! I could eat two bowls of it!
This is an amazing recipe. I make a little extra sauce because I love it so. Chicken sliced against the grain turns out fork tender! Thanks for a terrific meal.
Oh my gosh that looks absolutely delicious! Plus, it stands within the guidelines I received from my nutritionist. I must try it asap!
Definitely one of my favorite recipes. So easy and the entire family was in love with it.
We made this last night. So delicious! We were able to use some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was crazy good.
Mmmmm! I love stir-fries, they’re just so dang easy and… I love love love that you just use ONE PAN 😉
wow this looks so good! i’ll try making it for dinner tomorrow 🙂 i am sure that my bf would love it too!
I haven’t had a good stir fry in quite some time. It’s raining all weekend here, which means it will be the perfect time for hubby and I to stay in and make this meal together. I can’t wait!
I was wondering what new to cook with chicken this Sunday. Now I know, I will try your chicken broccoli stir fry recipe. 😊
That looks so good! You can never go wrong with broccoli and chicken. They’re a classic combination.
I love a goo stir fry, and chicken and broccoli is my favorite combination. I can’t wait to make this. It looks really good.
I love stir fry so much! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
This recipe was AMAZZZZIIIINNNGGG!!! My family loved it! I added carrots with the broccoli and mushrooms! Thanks for the recipe!
Hello….are there WW points plus posted.
I don’t have points posted, you’d have to consult the WW website!
Do the nutrition facts in this recipe include the rice?
No it doesn’t include the rice.
Made this and loved it…can I double the sauce to refrigerate and keep on hand please?
Yes you can, sauce should keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or longer in the freezer.
That’s grand..Thank ypu..I can fresh in single serve portions as I am on my own..
My husband and I tried this last night and it was SO GOOD! It’s definitely going into our recipe binder!! Thanks so much for sharing!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
OMG!!!! TY !!! THIS TASTES JUST LIKE THE CHINESE PLACE DOWN THE STREET!! I USED PEA PODS AND MUSHROOMS!!! WAS TO DIE FOR! TY SOOO MUCH FOR SHARING!!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Can I use regular sesame oil instead of toasted? Same amount? Will it change the outcome at all?
I did.still tasted amazing!!
I love your stir fry recipes! They have become staples in our home! I’ve used them many times. Thank you!