Description
Sizzling chicken and crisp broccoli dance together in this quick Chinese-inspired stir-fry, delivering bold flavors and satisfying textures. Minimal ingredients and lightning-fast cooking make this dish a weeknight hero you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
Serving Suggestions:
- Cooked rice
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, cornstarch, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until the mixture becomes a smooth, well-integrated sauce.
- Pour neutral cooking oil into a large skillet or wok, heating over high heat until the surface shimmers with intense warmth.
- Carefully add chicken pieces to the hot surface, allowing them to sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust, then gently stir and continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes until the meat is completely cooked through and displays an even caramelized exterior.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and ready for later incorporation.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce fresh broccoli florets directly into the same cooking vessel, immediately pouring the prepared sauce over the vegetables.
- Toss the broccoli to ensure complete sauce coverage, then cover the skillet and allow the vegetables to steam for 2-3 minutes, maintaining their vibrant green color and achieving a crisp-tender texture.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring continuously to help the sauce thicken and evenly coat both chicken and broccoli.
- Plate the stir-fry over steamed white or brown rice, sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top for an additional layer of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep ahead saves precious time during busy weeknights, chopping chicken and broccoli in advance.
- Sesame oil adds an authentic Asian flavor profile that elevates the entire dish’s taste complexity.
- Cornstarch works magic by creating a silky, glossy sauce that perfectly coats every ingredient.
- Honey balances the savory soy sauce, bringing a subtle sweetness to complement the bold flavors.
- Fresh ginger provides a zesty warmth that transforms this simple stir-fry into something extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg