Valentina Ablaev
This chicken and broccoli recipe is the perfect homemade stir fry that is healthy and flavorful! The ideal one-pan dish that tastes better than takeout! You would be shocked how easily this dish comes together, and it’s all thanks to that incredible stir-fry sauce; it’s the easier version of our homemade teriyaki sauce!
This easy one-pan stir fry consists of juicy chicken and tender broccoli florets with the easy stir fry sauce. This Chinese takeout classic is so easy to make you wouldn’t believe it was just a 30-minute meal! Serve with a side of homemade shrimp spring rolls for a complete meal!
Homemade stir fry makes the best weeknight dinner! Our beef and veggie stir fry and the ground beef broccoli stir fry are some of our other favorite stir fry recipes.
Before You Start:
- Prep your ingredients. This is a dish that is so quick to put together, but you can make the process even smoother! Prepare the sauce in advance, so all you have to do is toss the cooked chicken, broccoli, and sauce together!
- Serve immediately. Just like at a restaurant, this dish tastes best when enjoyed fresh! The broccoli is tender but not mushy, and the chicken is cooked just right!
- Serve with a side. Prepare this chicken and broccoli with your favorite side for the perfect meal.
Easy and Delicious Chicken and Broccoli
This chicken and broccoli stir fry is the best quick and easy meal and is perfect for meal prep! Whether you are looking for an easy, quick dinner or you want to meal prep for several days in advance, this chicken broccoli recipe is perfect.
Ingredients for Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
- Chicken thighs or chicken breast make the perfect protein in this recipe.
- Broccoli – a head of broccoli makes the perfect amount of vegetables in this stir fry.
- Garlic and garlic – freshly grated garlic and ginger cloves add a delicious flavor to the sauce.
- Cornstarch – acts as the perfect thickener for this stir-fry sauce.
- Chicken broth – adds a richness and depth of flavor to this sauce.
- Soy sauce – low-sodium soy sauce is the base for the perfect stir-fry sauce.
Gluten-free: Make this stir-fry sauce gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos! - Brown sugar – sweetens the sauce while also making it thick and silky.
Sugar alternative: Cane sugar, honey, or maple syrup are all great alternatives for brown sugar.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Chicken and Broccoli Variations
- Protein: Swap the chicken for your favorite meat: use steak, shrimp, and even salmon!
- Add vegetables: Load up this chicken and broccoli stir fry with mushrooms, asparagus, green beans, bell peppers, carrots, and onions to make the perfect veggie chicken stir fry!
- Bring the heat: Add heat to this chicken and broccoli by adding red pepper flakes, sriracha, or hot sauce to the sauce.
How to Make Easy Chicken and Broccoli
This is the easiest step-by-step recipe. The recipe comes together so quickly, so be sure to have your side ready to enjoy the chicken immediately.
- Cook chicken. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and saute in a large skillet or a wok. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the skillet once cooked.
2. Make broccoli. Add the broccoli florets to the same pan and cover until cooked through. Remove the cooked broccoli from the pan and set aside.
3. Cook sauce. To the same pan, add butter and saute garlic and ginger. Whisk in cornstarch and add chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the pan. Bring the sauce to a soft boil and simmer until it reduces.
4. Combine. Add the chicken and broccoli into the sauce and simmer everything together for a few minutes.
Other Cooking Methods:
- Crockpot: Slow-cook this dish by adding all ingredients to a crockpot. Cook on low for 7-9 hours or until the chicken is cooked.
- Chicken and broccoli bake: Add the chicken and broccoli to a casserole dish and drizzle with the sauce over the top. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
How to Serve Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry:
- Noodles: Like in our chicken vegetable noodle stir fry, you can serve this chicken and broccoli with lo mein noodles!
- Rice: Serve this chicken and broccoli over fluffy white rice! For a healthier options, use cauliflower rice to make the perfect chicken and rice bowls.
- Appetizer: Serve this takeout recipe with a serving of appetizers! Homemade chicken potstickers make the perfect starter!
Stir Fry FAQ’s
Chicken and broccoli is a low-calorie, high-protein dish, making it super healthy!
Chicken and broccoli sauce is a classic stir-fry sauce made with a soy sauce base and infused with fresh flavors of ginger and garlic.
Chicken and broccoli sauce is a classic stir-fry sauce made with a soy sauce base and infused with fresh flavors of ginger and garlic.
This chicken and broccoli recipe resembles your easy teriyaki chicken recipe.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days for peak freshness.
- Reheat. Warm up leftovers on a hot pan until thoroughly reheated.
- Freeze. Add the cooled stir fry to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat: Warm up frozen leftovers by adding them to a pan and heating them on low until everyone is reheated.
More 30-Minute Recipes
If you enjoyed this broccoli and chicken stir fry recipe, be sure to try our other easy 30-minute recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Easy Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/2″ pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 large head broccoli cut into bite-sized florets (3 cups)
sauce-
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tsp finely grated peeled ginger
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium/high heat. Add the chicken and saute until golden; season with salt and pepper, tossing as needed. Remove the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, over medium/low, add the broccoli. Cover the skillet and cook until broccoli starts to become tender.
- Add the broccoli to the chicken and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add the butter, garlic and ginger. Cook just until the butter melts. Whisk in the corn starch. Pour in the broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Return the chicken and broccoli to the skillet once the sauce comes to a soft boil.
- Cook just until the meat is reheated.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Storage. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Add leftover chicken to a warm pan and reheat.
- Freeze. Add chicken and broccoli to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat: Warm up leftover chicken on a pan until thoroughly reheated.
- Serve: Chicken and broccoli can be served with white rice, noodles, and an appetizer.
