Black Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli

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Chicken and vegetables coated in a rich, umami sauce made with black garlic, creating a deeply savory and aromatic dish perfect for weeknight dinners. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chicken breast, Black garlic, Soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp minced black garlic, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves to create the sauce.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Return chicken to skillet, pour in sauce, and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Black Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Black Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Black Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Black Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Black Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli?

Asian stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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