chicken and broccoli stir fry
This delicious chicken and broccoli stir fry is a quick and healthy meal packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, it takes just a few minutes to make, yet provides a satisfying dinner option.
Equipment
- 1 wok or large skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 stirring spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Stir well until the cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pan, stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan, stir-frying for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets to the wok, and stir-fry for another 3 minutes or until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- If desired, drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry before serving.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
Feel free to customize this stir fry by adding other vegetables such as bell peppers, snow peas, or carrots.
For a spicier kick, you can add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers to the stir fry.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a pan or microwave before serving.