Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
This Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a quick weeknight dinner that’s sweet, savoury, and full of flavour. Cooked skillet-style, it’s an easy stir fry that comes together fast for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large skillet, sauté pan, or wok
- Small mixing bowls for cornstarch slurry & marinade
- Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula for stir-frying
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb Chicken Breast or chicken tenders/thighs, boneless, skinless, sliced
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Sauce
- 3 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger grated, optional
- 3-4 cups Broccoli Florets
- Sesame Seeds & Sliced Green Onions for garnish
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tsp Cold Water
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 1–2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger (if using).
- Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper then toss until evenly coated. Then heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in sauce. Add blanched broccoli and stir everything together until warmed through. *add cornstarch slurry here if needing to thicken up sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Blanch & Shock Broccoli Right: Only blanch the broccoli for 1–2 minutes, then fully chill in the ice bath. This locks in the bright green color and keeps it crisp-tender when reheated in the sauce.
Swap the Protein: Swap chicken for shrimp, beef, or tofu.
Add in More Veggies: Add carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for added nutrients and more colour.