Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli
Quick-cooked chicken strips with crisp broccoli in a savory ginger-soy glaze. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups rice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water to create a sauce.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over chicken and broccoli, stirring to coat. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens and bubbles.
- Step 5: Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked rice.
