Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A quick, savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory soy-ginger glaze. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli florets, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1 head, cut into small pieces broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb chicken cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Push chicken to the sides of the pan.
4. Step 4: Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Return chicken to the pan and pour in the soy sauce mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with additional ginger or sesame seeds.