Simple Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli and Carrots

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A quick stir-fry featuring tender chicken strips, crisp broccoli, and carrots, seasoned with garlic and ginger for a satisfying Whole30 meal. This asian-inspired whole30 ready in about 22 minutes pairs chicken breast, broccoli, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 cup carrots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup thinly sliced carrots, then stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: Return cooked chicken to skillet, add 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.