The Best Stir-Fried Chicken and Broccoli

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

A quick and healthy meal combining tender chicken breasts with crisp broccoli, stir-fried in a savory soy-ginger sauce for a satisfying flavor burst. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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

• 1.5 lbs cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 2 heads cut into florets broccoli
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook rice in a pot of boiling water with 1 cup water, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add broccoli to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Return chicken to the pan, add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Pour in soy sauce and peanut butter, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
5. Step 5: Serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds.