Stir-Fried Chicken and Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry with crispy chicken, tender broccoli, and a nutty peanut sauce. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli, peanut butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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
• 1 head, cut into florets broccoli
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 head broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender. Return the chicken to the pan.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir to coat the chicken and broccoli.
4. Step 4: Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Garnish with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.