Craving Chinese Takeout? I have a better idea! Flavorful pieces of white meat chicken breast and crisp-tender broccoli are the stars of this chicken broccoli stir fry. The flavor of this dish is on-point, with the perfect combination of salty, sweet, spicy, and savory notes. Broccoli chicken stir fry is a meal that comes together quickly and easily so that you can make a delicious dinner, and fast! I have a version of this meal that you can make in the Instant Pot too! Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a bit more hands-off and totally delish!
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Ingredients In Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Vegetable Oil: For stir frying the chicken and veggies. Chicken: I used chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces. You can also use chicken thighs or chicken tenders if you prefer. Vegetables: Onions and mushrooms are included with broccoli florets to give the dish extra flavor and nutritional value. You could also add red bell pepper or carrots to this dish. Sauce Ingredients: Low-sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, chicken stock, brown sugar, and sriracha combined with freshly grated ginger and garlic.
How To Make chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Easy stir fries like this one come together really quickly, so it’s best to have all of your ingredients ready before you start.
Recipe Tips
Prepare your Ingredients. It’s best to have all of the ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking the broccoli stir fry. The dish comes together quickly, so you won’t have time to be measuring or chopping once you’ve started. I like to use a cast iron skillet for this recipe, but you can use your favorite large skillet that is at least 12 inches. A wok can also be used! Avoid using a non-stick skillet for this recipe, since the whisk can ruin the coating on those pans. Don’t overcook the chicken. Since the pieces of chicken are small, they really only need to cook for a few minutes. Feel free to leave out the hot sauce if you’re cooking for kids. The sauce for this stir fry isn’t very spicy, but it could be an issue for anyone who’s sensitive to heat.
Storing Tips
Homemade chicken and broccoli stir fry is best eaten right away, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
What To Serve With Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry is perfect served over Rice or Noodles. For a low-carb stir fry option, try cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead. For a real Chinese-Food feast, make homemade Cream Cheese Rangoons, Asian Chicken Meatballs, Instant Pot Fried Rice, or General Tso’s Chicken too! You can find many more Asian inspired recipes here, and create your own perfect menu. Your family is going to love this recipe, and you’ll love how fast and easy it is to make a healthy and delicious Chinese food meal. Don’t forget to Pin the recipe to save it! © Little Sunny Kitchen
