Quick Stir-Fried Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Sauce

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a fragrant garlic and soy sauce glaze, ready in 22 minutes. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (high protein), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp brown sugar until smooth and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz chicken breast strips and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over everything.
  7. Step 7: Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and broccoli.
  8. Step 8: Season with 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, toss to combine, and serve immediately over steamed rice if desired.

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