Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe: Savory and Quick
Classic Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry with savory, umami flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Stir Fry Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Optional: Sesame seeds green onions
- Suggested Pairings: Rice green tea
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and sugar. Taste and adjust the sauce.
- Stir-fry chicken in 1 tbsp oil for 4–5 minutes; set aside.
- Stir-fry onion, bell pepper, and broccoli in 1 tbsp oil for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken, add sauce, and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with sesame seeds, green onions, rice, and tea.
Notes
- Slice chicken thinly for quick cooking.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try vegetarian or spicy variations.
- Pair with noodles.