Broccoli Stir Fry
If you've got boneless chicken breast, sliced thin, broccoli, cut into florets and chicken broth, you're most of the way to this chicken: about 65 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and the powdered ginger, then let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the remaining soy sauce with the chicken broth and cornstarch in a small bowl and set the sauce aside.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to keep them bright green and crisp.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat, add the chicken in a single layer and stir-fry until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 74C (165F), about 5 minutes, then remove to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan with the garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds, then add the broccoli and toss for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce and stir until it bubbles and thickens enough to coat everything, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Saucepan Β· Whisk Β· Wok
Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
- Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp flour per 1 tbsp cornstarch (as thickener)
Tips & common questions
How long does Broccoli Stir Fry take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Broccoli Stir Fry is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Noodle stir fry with chicken, shrimp, and broccoli (18471621051).jpg by jeffreyw, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.