This easy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe combines crisp stir-fried golden chicken breast pieces with broccoli and onions in an easy, slightly sweet, and spicy ginger honey stir fry sauce for an authentic Chinese stir fry flavor that is so much better than takeout. Enjoy this delicious recipe over brown rice, udon noodles, or whole-wheat spaghetti.
This chicken stir fry recipe is always a hit with family and friends. If company is coming, I love to serve this with Crab Rangoon, Sweet Pork Dumplings, or Crab Dip.
How to make Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Start by mixing together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Set that aside for a few minutes.
Then coat the chicken pieces with a little cornstarch. Next, fry the chicken in a little vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Remove from the skillet, plate, cover, and set aside. Then add a little more vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook for a couple of minutes. Then add the broccoli and cook for a couple of minutes. Now remove the onions and broccoli to a plate.
Whisk the stir-fry sauce that you set aside. Then add the stir-fry sauce to the pan, cooking until slightly thickened. Add the cooked chicken, broccoli, and onions back to the skillet, cooking until heated through. Serve over cooked rice or Asian noodles.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Dry the broccoli after washing and cut the crown into bite-size florets.
- Cut the chicken breast into small thin bite-size uniform pieces so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Shake the cornstarch and chicken in a plastic zipper bag to coat.
- Stir fry moves very quickly, so all your attention should be on the dish so you don’t overcook the chicken, broccoli, or sauce.
- Broccoli takes just a couple of minutes to cook crisp-tender.
- Try adding a variety of veggies like bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, snap peas, baby corn, cauliflower rice, or scallions.
- For even more flavor, add roasted peanuts or roasted cashews
- For best results, serve promptly.
- If you like a little kick, add a few red pepper flakes, a little more sambal oelek (chili paste), or a little more sriracha.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
What is chicken and broccoli sauce made of?
It is made of 1 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons honey (mirin or brown sugar can be substituted), 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon chili paste (or sriracha), 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Simply whisk the ingredients together and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Make this easy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry with an easy, slightly sweet, spicy ginger honey stir fry sauce. Skip the drive to pick up carry-out and bring the authentic taste of this good stir fry right to your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main meal chicken
- Method: stir fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey (or mirin)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or chili paste)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
Chicken and Broccoli
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast or skinless chicken thighs cut in bite size piece
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion cut in half moon strips
- 1 lb. broccoli florets cut into bite size
Instructions
- Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set that aside for a few minutes.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Combine chicken and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a zipper bag or bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, cooking until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Plate the chicken. If necessary, add 1 more tablespoon of oil and cook the remaining chicken, and plate it.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring several times. Add the broccoli to the skillet with the onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring several times. Plate the vegetables.
- Whisk the sauce that you set aside to make sure the cornstarch has not settled to the bottom. Add it to the skillet and cook over medium heat until slightly thickened. Add the cooked chicken and vegetables back to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
- Serve over rice or Asian noodles.
Notes
- Dry the broccoli after washing and cut the crown into bite-size florets.
- Cut the chicken breast into small thin bite-size uniform pieces so they cook quickly and evenly.
- Shake the cornstarch and chicken in a plastic zipper bag to coat.
- Stir fry moves very quickly, so all your attention should be on the dish so you don’t overcook the chicken, broccoli, or sauce.
- Broccoli takes just a couple of minutes to cook crisp-tender.
- Try adding a variety of veggies like bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, snap peas, baby corn, cauliflower rice, or scallions.
- For even more flavor, add roasted peanuts or roasted cashews
- For best results, serve promptly.
- If you like a little kick, add a few red pepper flakes, a little more sambal oelek (chili paste), or a little more sriracha.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
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laura
I love it. Chicken and broroccoli is one of my favorite meals. My kids love it. Matter of fact I’m going to make this for dinner this evening. thanks for sharing this lovely recipe with us.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine!
Mel
Oh wow, this was great stir fry! I love broccoli and chicken so I knew this would be a hit. Next time I make this I am going to add some matchstick carrots. Thanks for the great recipe.
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Marysa
Such an easy recipe, and so flavorful. I love ginger and garlic sauces and this is a great way to get in some veggies.
Beth Pierce
So true Marysa! So glad that you liked it.
Catalina
Now I know what I will make for dinner tonight! It looks so delicious!
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Lori Bosworth
I love this recipe. So yummy I love both chicken and broccoli so I knew it was going to be a winner. Thanks for the great recipe.
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Lynndee
I’ve never tried using chicken with broccoli. I’ve just always used beef. Will try this.
IceCreamnStickyFingers
Yum. This looks way better than any take out you could have. I’ll have to make some for me and my son. I just need to grab a few things from the store.
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Gervin Khan
Wow! This was absolutely delicious. The combination is perfect and the creaminess of the sauce makes it so enticing and tempting!
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Melissa Cushing
This is delicious and I love to making this for my family. My kids love this dish when we order from the local Chinese restaurant… BUT this is so much better!
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Kathy
I love making stir fry. It’s probably one of my favorites to make. I will have to give this one a try as well. I’m always looking for new ways to make stir fry.
Rose Ann Sales
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It was absolutely delicious. I love it!
Tara Pittman
We loved it. We used chicken thighs because we just like them better. They cook up less dry.
Melanie Edjourian
Chicken and broccoli seem to go together really well. It’s one of my husband’s favorite combos and we love this recipe.
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Amber Myers
We love stir fry. This was amazing. My whole family really enjoyed it!
Ieva
Brilliant easy recipe for a weekday dinner. Love the crunchy texture of broccoli and how flavorsome it is, whilst using staple ingredients!
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Natalie
THis is a great quick dinner idea. I’m going to put this on my menu. My boys will love this I’m sure.
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Mahy
So in love with how easy and delicious this came out!
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Katherine
I love this quick homemade stir fry! So easy and flavorful.
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Heather Johnson
so. yum!!!! i really love this recipe! thanks much – so easy
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Janet Bradley
Could I use thighs instead of breasts?
Thanks, Janet
Allyson Zea
This would be such an amazing meal! So many tasty flavors!!!
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Erin
This sounds amazing! I want to dive into my screen!
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Amanda Livesay
This is my 12 year old’s favorite dinner! And it’s so easy!
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Amanda
Always a huge hit for dinner with my family. Love making this and everyone cannot get enough!
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Erik
Classic dinner option. Always love a good broccoli dish!
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