Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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close up of chicken stir fry with vegetables

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.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

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
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal · Carbohydrates: 19g · Protein: 32g · Fat: 26g · Saturated Fat: 7g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g · Monounsaturated Fat: 10g · Trans Fat: 0.1g · Cholesterol: 148mg · Sodium: 1788mg · Potassium: 796mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 9g · Vitamin A: 882IU · Vitamin C: 109mg · Calcium: 81mg · Iron: 3mg
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{originally published 3/23/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/19/23}

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Mary Younkin

Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Jenn says

    I think you know by now how much we enjoy stir frys.. they are such a great way to have a fantastic meal in a short amount of time! This one sounds wonderful…I missed the other one, though.. going to check that out now.. I mean it's got bacon!!

  2. Joanne says

    I love how you captured the smoke emanating off the stir fry! It makes it that much more captivating.

    Isn't it so great how broccoli manages to soak up all that sauce so well? Loe it!

  3. Ann says

    Step 1 says to 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.

    Step 2 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 ginger and broccoli and toss to combine.

    In Step 2, I’m assuming we need to fish the ginger out of the bowl that had the chicken, egg white and corn starch in order to add with the broccoli?

    • Mary Younkin says

      oh my goodness, no! What a mess that would make. Sorry for the confusion. I changed the recipe when I updated it and now add the ginger to the chicken mixture. I missed removing it from the line with the broccoli. It’s correct now. Thanks for the catch, Ann.