Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
One-pan chicken and broccoli stir fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s kid-approved. This 30-minute chicken dinner is a totally awesome alternative to takeout.
You’re going to want to add this chicken casserole recipe to your meal plan!
Why You’ll Love Our Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe: This no-fuss chicken and broccoli stir fry is one of my favorite go-to weeknight meals! It’s made with simple ingredients, packed with flavor, and totally customizable based on what you have in the fridge. This one pan wonder is kid-friendly, loaded with veggies, and a great way to skip the takeout line. It’s also wallet-friendly, so it checks all the boxes for busy families. Plus, it reheats like a dream, making it a great dish for lunch meal prep as well.
Ingredients
- Chicken: I prefer using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but chicken thighs are also very good in this recipe. In a pinch, you can totally throw in shredded rotisserie or slow cooker pulled chicken!
- Broccoli: While I’m all about the convenience and cost savings of frozen broccoli, I find that fresh broccoli works a little better in this recipe.
- Mushrooms: White button mushrooms are my go-to, but you could also use chopped shiitake, oyster, or cremini mushrooms.
- Ginger: Ground ginger works just fine for this recipe.
- Garlic: For this recipe, I prefer to use both fresh garlic and garlic powder to enhance the flavor throughout the dish.
- Soy Sauce: I like to use low-sodium soy sauce. This adds a nice umami to the dish and helps add those familiar Asian flavors.
- Hoisin Sauce: With a bold and tangy vibe, this Chinese condiment is a little bit like BBQ sauce. You can use a garlicky teriyaki sauce if you don’t have this in your fridge.
- Brown Sugar: Light brown or dark brown sugar will both work. Substitute honey if you prefer.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: A little goes a long way, but you don’t want to skip this tasty ingredient!
- Vinegar: Either rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar will work.
- Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Add more if you like spice, or skip it if not.
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Make it Your Own! There are tons of other yummy vegetable options you can add to this stir fry like bell peppers, carrots, bok choy, onions, spinach, water chestnuts, snow peas, green beans, green onions, asparagus, baby corn, or snap peas – my husband’s favorite.
How to Make Quick Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
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Ang’s Recipe Tips
- Soggy broccoli? Cook it quickly in a hot pan, just until bright green and crisp-tender. You can also blanch it for 1-2 minutes and then stir-fry.
- Dry chicken? Use boneless, skinless thighs for extra juiciness, or double the sauce recipe and marinate your chicken in half of it for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Bland sauce? Don’t skip the garlic, ginger, or sesame oil. Taste and tweak your sauce before pouring it into the pan.
- Watery stir fry? Make sure your pan is hot and cook chicken in batches so it sears instead of steams. Also, avoid frozen broccoli if possible, as it tends to add more moisture.
Storage
To Store: Store leftover chicken broccoli stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.
How to Use Leftovers
Asian-Inspired Wraps: Grab some flour tortillas or butter lettuce to make chicken broccoli stir fry wraps! Add a little hoisin, sriracha, or garlic mayo for extra flavor.
Noodle Bowl Remix: Warm up the leftover stir fry and serve it over cooked ramen, soba, or lo mein noodles. Pour any leftover sauce over the top and sprinkle with scallions or sesame seeds.
Stir Fry Salad: Chill the leftovers and toss with mixed greens, shredded carrots, and a light sesame vinaigrette. Top with crispy wonton strips or peanuts for crunch.
Flatbread or Pizza Topping: Spread teriyaki or garlic sauce on a flatbread or pizza crust. Add chopped stir fry, mozzarella, or provolone, and bake until golden and bubbly.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this with white rice or wild rice, but it’s also yummy with brown rice or cauliflower rice. You can also serve it with ramen or lo mein noodles if you prefer.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mushrooms wiped clean and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic
- garlic powder to taste
- ground ginger to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- pinch red pepper flake optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and add about half of the chicken. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground ginger as desired. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side until the pieces are golden brown. Remove and set in a covered dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken.1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic powder, ground ginger, kosher salt, black pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- While the chicken cooks,combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Set aside.1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1½ teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, pinch red pepper flake
- Then, add another tablespoon of oil and add the broccoli and mushrooms. Cook about 4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup mushrooms, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Add the remaining tablespoon of fresh garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.1 tablespoon fresh garlic
- Reduce the heat to medium and return the cooked chicken to the frying pan and add the prepared sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring frequently so that sauce warms and coats all the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
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