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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Quick & Simple Meals
This Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a fast, flavorful one-pan meal that’s better than takeout. Juicy chicken breast, crisp-tender veggies, and a glossy ginger-garlic sauce come together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry:

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil divided
  • 1 lb broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • ½ lb white mushrooms thickly sliced

For the Sauce:

  • ⅔ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce or Tamari
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar or honey
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp grated garlic
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Cook chicken: Sear seasoned chicken in 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • Stir fry vegetables: In the same pan, stir fry broccoli, mushrooms, and onion in remaining oil until tender.
  • Add sauce: Pour in sauce, simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/chicken-and-broccoli-stir-fry/

Notes

  • Add red bell pepper or snap peas for extra color and crunch.
  • For a gluten-free version, use Tamari and gluten-free cornstarch.
  • Make it spicy with a drizzle of sriracha or red pepper flakes.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days—great for meal prep.