Easy Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry
This chicken broccoli stir fry is a healthy chicken dinner you can make on busy nights when you want something fast, flavorful, and packed with crisp-tender broccoli. It comes together with juicy chicken, a glossy sauce, and simple pantry ingredients for a quick Asian-inspired dinner.
Servings: 4 cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-2 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup cashews optional
Stir-Fry Sauce
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Mix all stir-fry sauce ingredients together using a whisk and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread them out so they are in an even layer in the pan and do not touch - let them cook for 2-3 minutes until browned on the bottom. Flip and stir then continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove using a slotted spoon.
- To the same pan, add the broccoli florets and water. Set heat to medium high and cover. Let the broccoli steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp fork-tender.
- Add the chicken & cashew pieces back to the pan with the broccoli and turn the heat to medium. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli and stir over medium heat as it bubbles and thickens for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with white rice and top with green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep the broccoli crisp. Steam the florets briefly, then finish them uncovered. This prevents mushiness and gives you vibrant, tender-crisp broccoli.
- Avoid crowding the pan. Spread the chicken out so it browns instead of steaming. This helps the meat stay juicy and develop a rich, savory flavor.
- Let the sauce thicken fully. Arrowroot activates quickly. Stir over medium heat until the sauce coats everything in a glossy finish.
- Watch for excess liquid. If the sauce looks thin, continue stirring for another minute to help the arrowroot tighten and cling to the chicken and broccoli.
- Boost the Stir Fry Flavor. Coconut aminos build flavor and the combination of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil delivers that classic takeout style finish without complicated steps!
- I don’t recommend freezing because broccoli becomes soft once thawed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.
- The flavors meld together as it sits, making it a great fit for meal prep.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1489mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg