Description
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry brings together tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a quick weeknight meal that saves you time. Saucy, satisfying, and ready in minutes, this classic Chinese-inspired dish delivers delicious flavor without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Side:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Slice 2 chicken breasts into thin, uniform strips, ensuring each piece is about ¼-inch thick for quick, even cooking.
- Chop 3 cups of broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces that will cook rapidly in the hot pan.
- Prepare your sauce by whisking ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at 400°F, creating a sizzling surface for searing chicken.
- Add chicken strips to the hot skillet, sprinkling with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside on a clean plate.
- Add second tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet at medium-high heat.
- Toss in sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring continuously for 3 minutes to maintain crispness and vibrant green color.
- Return chicken to the pan with vegetables, creating a harmonious mix.
- Pour prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring gently to coat every morsel evenly.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and flavors to meld together.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, creating a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Steam the broccoli briefly to maintain its vibrant color and crisp texture, avoiding overcooking that can make it mushy.
- Cut chicken into uniform thin strips to ensure even cooking and quick, consistent browning throughout the meat.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to create that classic restaurant-style sear and prevent the chicken from becoming tough or dry.
- Customize the dish by adding additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition and color variety.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-17 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg