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A plate of Chicken and Broccoli features tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and glossy brown sauce over white rice, garnished with sesame seeds. A bowl with seasoning and chopsticks are in the background.
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15 Minute Chicken and Broccoli

Chicken and Broccoli is a super quick and easy, utterly delicious one skillet dinner recipe that's ready in under 15 minutes. No need for takeout, it's a simple recipe with mostly pantry ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • Stir Fry Sauce recipe below
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Green onions for garnish

Stir Fry Sauce

  • ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper; and cook until browned and most cooked; about 5 minutes.
  • Make the Stir-Fry Sauce while the chicken is cooking -- whisk the ingredients together and set aside.
  • Once the chicken is browned, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet along with the broccoli. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green. Stir in the sauce and cook for another minute, or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
  • Serve over steamed grains, garnished with green onions. Can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  1. Vegetables: While broccoli is my favorite vegetable in this dish, it’s easy to change it up and use your favorites, like bell peppers, green beans, carrots, asparagus, or a combination of favorites. Even a package of frozen stir-fry vegetables works equally well.
  2. Serving: This all-in-one meal is simple to enjoy as is or serve with white rice, brown rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain garnished with green onions. 
  3. Storing: The dish can be refrigerated in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 879mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g