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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe | Better Than Takeout (20 Min)

Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups broccoli florets cut into uniform pieces
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided for cooking
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for chicken marinade
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce for chicken marinade
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium, for sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 tsp cornstarch for sauce thickening

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes to velvet.
  • In a small jar or bowl, whisk together chicken broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan. Add broccoli and sliced carrots. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and cover immediately to steam the veggies for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Remove the lid and let any remaining water evaporate. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan.
  • Whisk the sauce mixture once more and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients glossy.
  • Serve immediately over steamed white rice or noodles.