Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Introduction

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a classic loved for its quick prep, vibrant flavors, and healthy appeal. This dish marries tender chicken breast with crisp broccoli florets, all bathed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Whether you’re after a delicious weeknight dinner or an impressive meal to serve guests, this stir fry checks all the boxes for flavor, nutrition, and speed.

Why Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a Go-To Recipe

The main advantage of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. It’s a complete meal in under 30 minutes, brimming with lean protein and nutrient-packed greens. The balanced umami sauce brings everything together, making it satisfying for even the pickiest eaters—and it fits seamlessly into healthy eating plans.

Prepping Your Chicken and Veggies for Maximum Flavor

The texture and presentation of this stir fry is key to its success. To get perfectly uniform ingredients that cook evenly, chop your chicken and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. A gadget like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper makes prepping vegetables safer and quicker, ensuring your stir fry looks as good as it tastes.

Make sure to pat your chicken dry before slicing—this allows for a better sear and guarantees the meat stays juicy and flavorful.

Stir-Frying Like a Pro: Techniques and Tools

A nonstick skillet is your friend for stir fries, allowing you to cook with less oil and giving plenty of space for tossing the ingredients. The SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch offers an even cooking surface and is just the right size for this dish, preventing overcrowding that can lead to steaming instead of frying.

Use an oil sprayer like the TrendPlain 16oz/470ml Olive Oil Sprayer for Cooking to coat your pan with a thin, even layer of oil. This helps achieve that classic stir-fry flavor and texture while keeping the dish light.

Serving and Storing Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

For easy meal prep and storage, portion your stir fry into airtight containers such as the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup). These keep your leftovers fresh, making lunch the next day every bit as good as dinner.

If you’re serving a crowd, a set of Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 doubles as an attractive display tray for appetizers, and a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White ensures an easy cleanup post-meal.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe serves 4 people. Each serving contains roughly 280 calories, 30g protein, 10g carbs, and minimal fat, making it an excellent option for a balanced dinner.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry: The Ultimate Quick-Fix Dinner (Recap)

This savory, slightly sweet Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is proof that healthy doesn’t have to mean bland. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal with crisp veggies, tender chicken, and a luscious sauce.

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil to make your stir fry sauce.
2. Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to uniformly chop broccoli florets and slice chicken breast for even cooking.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in your SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. Add remaining oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, adding a splash of water if necessary to steam and soften.
5. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in stir fry sauce and toss to coat everything well. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens and shimmers.
6. Serve hot over steamed rice. Pack any extras into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for an easy meal prep solution.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Enjoy this quick and savory Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry—a perfect blend of taste, texture, and healthy convenience!