Stir-Fried Sesame Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crunchy broccoli florets in a savory garlic and sesame sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound cut chicken thigh pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets to the skillet, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over chicken and broccoli, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.