Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
This easy chicken and broccoli stir fry comes together in under 30 minutes! Juicy chicken and crisp-tender broccoli are tossed in the best homemade sauce for a flavorful meal that's perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil divided, or avocado oil
- 1.25-1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- ½ medium/large yellow onion sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onion for garnish, sliced
- sriracha for serving, or sambal
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Make sauce by whisking together all the ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Heat ½ Tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Add the broccoli, onion, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add chicken back into the pan. Pour sauce into the pan. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions and sambal or sriracha, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Let leftovers cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply warm in a skillet over medium heat until everything is heated through.
- Storage: Let leftovers cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply warm in a skillet over medium heat until everything is heated through.
- Make it gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1926mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.