Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A quick, zesty meal with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a tangy soy-ginger glaze. This Asian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, broccoli, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) boneless chicken breast
• 2 cups (florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces) broccoli
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 tbsp (grated) ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp sriracha

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb chicken cubes and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Return chicken to the pan.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sriracha. Pour over the chicken and broccoli, stirring to coat.
4. Step 4: Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, optionally over steamed rice or noodles.