Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry
A restaurant-quality dish with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory soy-ginger sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs boneless, skinless chicken breast, head broccoli, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 head broccoli
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 boneless chicken breasts (diced into 1-inch cubes) and cook 5 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 head broccoli (cut into 1-inch florets) and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry 3 minutes until bright green and slightly softened.
- Step 3: Return chicken to the pan. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp peanut butter. Cook 5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Step 4: Serve over 2 cups cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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 Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry?
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 head broccoli from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry?
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 Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry 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 Quick Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry?
Asian chicken 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
- ★★★★★
Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
