Mail-Order Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze
Tender chicken strips and crisp broccoli in a savory ginger-soy glaze, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired quick meals ready in about 25 minutes pairs (thinly sliced) Boneless chicken breast, (florets) Broccoli, finely grated Ginger 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 (thinly sliced) Boneless chicken breast
- 2 cups (florets) Broccoli
- 1 tbsp finely grated Ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 cup (cooked) Jasmine rice
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb sliced chicken with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1 tsp sesame oil to the same skillet, then stir-fry 1 tbsp grated ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.
- Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli, about 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Serve immediately over 1 cup cooked jasmine rice, garnished with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mail-Order Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Mail-Order Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze?
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 Mail-Order Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze?
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 Mail-Order Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze 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 Mail-Order Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze?
Asian quick meals 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to quick meals dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better quick meals dishes though.