Zesty Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A quick, colorful stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a tangy soy-ginger glaze. This asian-inspired asian ready in about 30 minutes pairs sliced chicken breast, head, cut into florets broccoli, red, sliced bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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, sliced chicken breast
• 1 head, cut into florets broccoli
• 1 red, sliced bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame seeds and sauté for 1 minute until toasted. Add 1 red bell pepper and 1 head broccoli florets; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Return the chicken to the skillet. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.