Easy Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry 🍗🥦
(Ready in 20 minutes! Tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic sauce.)
Perfect for busy weeknights—better than takeout and packed with protein!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Stir-Fry:
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1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
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3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
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1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for flavor)
For the Sauce:
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3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for a sweeter taste)
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1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
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1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
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1/4 cup water or chicken broth
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Garnish (Optional):
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Prep the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
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Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Stir-Fry the Veggies
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In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add broccoli and bell pepper, stir-fry 3-4 mins until crisp-tender (add 1-2 tbsp water if needed to steam).
4. Combine & Sauce It Up!
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Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together.
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Cook 1-2 mins until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
5. Serve
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Best with steamed rice or noodles!
🔥 Pro Tips
✅ Extra crispy broccoli? Blanch it first (2 mins in boiling water, then ice bath).
✅ Juicy chicken: Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
✅ Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower rice.
Why You’ll Love It
✔️ Faster than delivery
✔️ Healthier & customizable (swap tofu for chicken!)
✔️ Meal-prep friendly (keeps 3 days in the fridge).
Better than takeout—and ready in a flash! 🥢🔥
(Try adding mushrooms or snap peas for extra veggies!)
