Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry
This quick and easy chicken and broccoli stir-fry is packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables are coated in a savory-sweet sauce.
Equipment
- small bowl
- large skillet or wok
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 onion, thinly sliced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooked rice for serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, and minced garlic; set aside.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned, then remove from the skillet.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, and onion for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and stir.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
Serving
- Serve immediately over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand, such as snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms.