Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe Is on the Table in 20 Minutes by 30Seconds Food

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Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe Is on the Table in 20 Minutes

Chicken. Broccoli. Sauce. Done. This easy broccoli and chicken recipe is simple, fast, full of flavor and a family favorite. The flavorful sauce is made with broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic and ginger, and thickened with a little cornstarch. This quick chicken and broccoli stir fry recipe is on the table in 20 minutes!

Serve this chicken stir-fry recipe over rice or your favorite Asian noodles. Not a fan of broccoli? Substitute your favorite vegetable like asparagus, zucchini, onions, sugar snap peas, snow peas or green beans. 

Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 9 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)

Sauce

  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Here's how to make it: 

  1. Combine all the sauce ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Season the with chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  3. Heat the other 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. 
  4. Pour in the sauce. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and cook about 1 more minute. 

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Elisa Schmitz
Wow, so simple and so delicious. I love stir fry!
Chef Gigi
So good! I dream of this recipe w steamed white rice!
Chef Gigi
ME TOO! TY! Enjoy!
bepositive
I’m so making this, very soon.
Chef Gigi
Its my FAV! Drool! Enjoy!
Chef Gigi
B-O-O-M! 20 Minutes at 30 seconds! YUM!
Nan Chul Shin
Is this one possible in a normal frying pan??

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