Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick and healthy stir fry dish featuring tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli florets, and savory sauce served over rice.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water (or broth), and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the same pan. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss to combine. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat. Stir in green onions and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Notes
Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy this flavorful, nutritious meal!