Sesame-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Crisp-tender chicken and broccoli coated in a savory ginger-garlic sauce with a hint of sesame for a balanced meal. This asian (gluten-free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs chicken breast, broccoli, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/4 cup green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat, then add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1-inch minced fresh ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, then add 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in 1/4 cup sliced green onions and serve.