Stir-Fried Chicken and Broccoli with Sesame-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Tender chicken and crisp broccoli coated in a savory sesame-ginger sauce, ready in 30 minutes. This Asian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, 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
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in small bowl.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken and stir-fry 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Push chicken aside, add 1 tbsp minced ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, stir-fry 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Pour sauce over ingredients, stir until thickened and coats evenly (about 2 minutes).
7. Step 7: Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve.