Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Tender chicken pieces are sautéed to perfection, along with crisp broccoli florets, before they are tossed in the easiest (and tastiest) stir fry sauce, crafted from soy sauce, chili paste, and brown sugar.

This chicken and broccoli stir fry creates an irresistible symphony of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Served on its own or over rice, my family scrapes the pan clean every time I make this recipe.

close up of chicken stir fry on pottery plate with plaid towel

My family’s all time favorite stir fry is this Spicy Chicken and Bacon Stir Fry that my husband made for the first time almost 12 years ago. He’s made it for us countless times since then and every single person that has ever tried it loves it.

The sauce for this stir fry is adapted from that recipe and let me tell you, a handful of simple ingredients have never been combined with such success before. It’s a winner every time.

close up of chicken stir fry with vegetables

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

boneless skinless chicken
egg white
cornstarch
fresh ginger
broccoli or broccolini
green onions

Sauce Ingredients

soy sauce
chili paste
light brown sugar
olive oil or coconut oil

stir fry ingredients in bowls next to stove

Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry

I wanted to try something a little different the other night, without losing the awesome chicken and broccoli stir-fry flavors that we already love. This recipe turned out to be the best possible use for the broccolini from my CSA Box and I can hardly wait to make it again.

I love the way the vegetables hold the sauce and contribute so much flavor in every bite. Broccolini has smaller florets and longer thinner stalks than broccoli. Either vegetable will work nicely in this recipe.

stir fry ingredients in stainless skillet

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white and the cornstarch. Toss the chicken pieces and the ginger in the mixture and coat thoroughly and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, and chili paste and set aside.

Heat a very large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and saute until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Add the broccoli and toss to combine.

pour shot of stir fry sauce over vegetables in skillet

Saute, stirring frequently, until they are barely tender and still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Cover with lid for a minute or so at a time, to help cook the vegetables as needed.

Add the soy sauce mixture and green onions and stir to coat everything well. Cook for about 2 more minutes, just until the sauce thickens enough to coat the meat and vegetables.

Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli in pan with spatula

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plate on wooden table holding chicken and broccoli

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

This tantalizing chicken and broccoli stir fry starts with the easiest (and tastiest) 4-ingredient stir fry sauce! Served on its own or over rice, my family scrapes the pan clean every time I make this recipe.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 426kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1/2" pieces
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 inches fresh ginger minced or cut into tiny matchsticks
8 cups broccoli or broccolini cut into florets and bite-size pieces
1 bunch of green onions cut into 1-2" pieces
¾ cup soy sauce
1½ tablespoons chili paste
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons light flavored olive oil or coconut oil

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white and the cornstarch. Toss the chicken pieces and the ginger in the mixture and coat thoroughly and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, and chili paste and set aside.
Heat a very large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil and saute until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Add the broccoli and toss to combine.
Saute, stirring frequently, until they are barely tender and still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Cover with lid for a minute or so at a time, to help cook the vegetables as needed.
Add the soy sauce mixture and green onions and stir to coat everything well. Cook for about 2 more minutes, just until the sauce thickens enough to coat the meat and vegetables.