30 Minute Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Stir fries are the ultimate weekday meal.
They’re super quick and don’t take a ton of ingredients to be tasty.
With a mix of protein, bright vegetables and an easy sauce this chicken stir fry is made for your dinner table!
Since having a baby last April, we’ve kept our dinner routine much simpler. And, we’ve fallen in love with stir fries again!
I admit when I was young I did not love stir fries. But now as an adult I appreciate how simple and delicious they can be! Stir fries are a time saver for weeknights because you can get the meal on the table super quick.
So, what simple ingredients are in this scrumptious stir fry?!
Ingredients in chicken broccoli stir fry
Vegetables: Bright and fresh broccoli and red peppers.
Protein: Ground chicken is quick and delicious in this recipe. You could also use ground turkey or your favourite plant-based protein.
Aromatics: Garlic and ginger help kickstart the flavour.
Sauce: A simple sauce of soy sauce, chili paste (or sriracha), brown sugar, water and corn starch brings all the flavours together.
Crunch: Chopped cashews are the best crunchy topping.
Grains or Noodles: Serve with quinoa, rice or noodles.
A stir fry is generally easy to make but here are my best tips to make the best stir fry every, single, time.
How to make the best stir fry
- Prep your ingredients first: once all ingredients are prepped it makes cooking super quick!
- Make sure your pan is hot (then add the oil): ensure the pan is hot so that the vegetables and meat cook quickly.
- Cook quickly in batches: start with the meat or vegetables, remove from the pan and once everything is cooked add all elements back to the pan with the sauce.
- Always use aromatics like garlic and ginger to enhance the flavour
30 Minute Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp chili paste or sriracha
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp corn starch or flour
For the Stir Fry
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey) 450-500g
- salt and ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1 inch ginger, minced or grated
For Serving
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews or peanuts
Instructions
- Make the stir fry sauce: Stir together soy sauce, 1-2 tbsp chili paste or sriracha (depending on how spicy you'd like it), brown sugar, water and corn starch (or flour). Set aside. *If you like your stir fry super-saucy, double the sauce recipe*
- To make the stir fry, heat a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 tbsp olive oil, the broccoli florets, chopped red pepper and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still have a bit of a bite. Remove vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- Keep the pan hot and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the ground chicken and pinches of salt and pepper. Break up the meat as it cooks and cook until no longer pink.
- Once chicken is cooked, add the vegetables back in and the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for about a minute.
- Finally add in the stir fry sauce, stir and let simmer for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve over quinoa, rice or noodles and wish chopped cashews.
I literally ate forkfuls of this stir fry right from the pan! The sauce has a nice hint of spice and the cashews add the most wonderful crunch.
The great thing about this chicken stir fry is it’s easy to edit based on your tastes.
If you’re out of broccoli, here are other veggies you can try instead
- green beans
- mushrooms
- brussels sprouts
- green peas
More quick dinner recipes to make from the blog:
Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken
Quick White Beans with Tomatoes and Kale
One Pan Baked Chicken with Tomatoes & Oregano
I hope this simple chicken stir fry makes it way to your dinner table!
Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess
