Ginger-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

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Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-spicy ginger sauce, stir-fried with crisp broccoli and rice. This asian-inspired one pot ready in about 25 minutes pairs florets broccoli, soy sauce, ½ tbsp, minced fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 ½ tbsp minced ginger, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 lb chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add 2 cups broccoli florets to the other side and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet with broccoli. Pour the ginger-sauce mixture over everything and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Step 5: Cook for 2 minutes more until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken and broccoli.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately over 4 cups cooked rice, ensuring each serving has a generous portion of chicken, broccoli, and sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Ginger-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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 Ginger-Glazed 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 florets broccoli from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Ginger-Glazed 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 Ginger-Glazed 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 Ginger-Glazed Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli?

Asian one pot 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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