Easy Healthy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
This quick and easy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry features tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Healthier than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1–2 tbsp oil for stir-frying
Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken and broccoli. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Sear chicken in hot oil for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir fry broccoli with a splash of water until tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken and add sauce. Toss and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Add veggies or chili flakes to vary the flavor. Use tamari for gluten-free. Store leftovers for up to 4 days.