If you make this chicken and broccoli recipe or any of my other recipes, please leave a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you! This Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is a simple riff on my Beef and Broccoli. It is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. Your family is bound to love it.
Make the sauce. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Cook the chicken. Cook until it is no longer pink; it will finish cooking as the recipe progresses. Then stir in the sauce. Add the broccoli. Cover the pan and cook until the broccoli is tender, about four minutes. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Low-sodium soy sauce: The base of the sauce. Since we are using it as the base, I recommend using a low-sodium soy sauce so we can better control the salt in this recipe. If you don’t have low-sodium soy sauce on hand, use 1/3 cup soy sauce and the rest water to make 1/2 cup total liquid. Cornstarch: This is what we use to thicken the sauce. Brown sugar: Adds just enough sweetness to balance the acidity and saltiness of the other ingredients. Garlic: Adds a flavor profile to this recipe. Ginger: Adds a great unique flavor to this chicken stir fry with broccoli. Read more about cooking with ginger below. Chili paste: This paste is easy to keep on hand and is delicious in so many recipes. One teaspoon will give it just a nice little kick. If you like your dishes spicy, add two teaspoons of chili paste. Red pepper flakes: Adds a little heat to this stir fry.
Fresh ginger: You can buy fresh ginger root, peel it, and grate it. It can be stored in the freezer for up to three months and grated from frozen. Pre-grated ginger. The other option is to buy a tube of pre-grated ginger. This may be more expensive, but is definitely more convenient and usually the route my family goes. You get the exact amount needed and can find it in most US grocery stores near the fresh herbs.
If you want to use frozen broccoli, I recommend thawing it first to avoid extra water in the skillet and adding it to the dish just prior to serving or eating. We also really enjoy adding toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions to the top of our dish. Just a reminder that leftovers should only be reheated once and to always use your best judgment with leftovers.
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