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Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

A quick, savory stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, mushrooms and a flavorful Asian-style sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth reduced sodium recommended
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey or 2 tbsp brown sugar as substitution
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 rounded teaspoon fresh ginger grated (or 3/4 tsp ground dried ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons oil divided (olive, canola, or vegetable)
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium white onion sliced into 1/2-inch wide pieces (yellow onion may be substituted)
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms white or baby bella
  • 14 to 16 ounces broccoli florets about 5 cups
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet (nonstick recommended)
  • Small Bowl
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Whisk or fork

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, honey, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and grated ginger until smooth; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the diced chicken to the hot skillet, season with the black pepper, and sauté 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through; remove chicken with a slotted spoon and keep warm, leaving pan juices behind.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, then add the sliced onion, mushrooms, and broccoli; sauté 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are becoming tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables, bring to a simmer, and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken and coats the vegetables.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, toss to coat and rewarm about 1 minute; taste and adjust seasoning with salt if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and optionally garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use tamari or coconut aminos to make this gluten-free.
  • Reduced-sodium broth and soy sauce help control saltiness.
  • Brown sugar can replace honey in equal amount.
  • Ground dried ginger (3/4 tsp) may be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • Leftovers keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.