Description
A quick and healthy chicken and broccoli stir fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy savory-sweet sauce that tastes better than takeout and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable/olive oil)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and white pepper, to taste
3 cups broccoli florets
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the cornstarch with the cold water in a small container, shake well, and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and garlic. Prepare all vegetables.
- Season the chicken with salt and white pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for about 3 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add a little more oil if needed, then add broccoli and onion. Cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add bell pepper and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry again and slowly add it to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan, reduce heat to low, and stir until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Swap broccoli with snap peas, green beans, or cauliflower if desired.
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier result.
Add red pepper flakes or chili sauce for extra heat.
Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
