One-Pan Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Lean chicken breast and broccoli simmered in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, cooked in one skillet for a minimal-effort, high-protein dinner. This Asian-inspired one-pot recipe (high protein, low carb), 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 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 chicken breast
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp (low-sodium) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb chicken breast (thinly sliced) and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Push chicken to one side of the skillet, then add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the other side; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup water; pour over chicken and broccoli.
4. Step 4: Stir well to combine, then cook for 2-3 more minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.