Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Tender chicken and crispy broccoli florets are sautéed to perfection and tossed in the easiest and most delicious stir-fry sauce made from soy sauce, chili sauce and brown sugar.

This chicken and broccoli stir-fry creates an irresistible symphony of sweet, savory, and spicy aromas. Eaten as is or over rice, my family scrubs the pan clean every time I make this recipe.

My family’s favorite stir fry is this spicy chicken and bacon stir fry that my husband first made about 12 years ago. Since then he has made it for us many times and everyone who has tried it loves it.

This stir-fry sauce is adapted from that recipe, but never before has a few simple ingredients been combined so successfully. You win every time.

Stir-fried chicken and broccoli

To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

• boneless skinless chicken
• egg white
• cornstarch
• ginger
• broccoli or broccolini
• green onion

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• soy sauce
• chili paste
• light brown sugar
• olive oil or coconut oil

Stir fried broccoli chicken

We wanted to try something a little different the other night without losing the great chicken and broccoli stir fry flavor we already love. This recipe turns out to be the one that gets the most out of the broccolini in the CSA box and I can’t wait to make it again.

I love how the veggies cling to the sauce and add flavor to every bite. Broccolini has smaller flowers than broccoli and has longer, thinner stems. Either vegetable works well in this recipe.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and cornstarch. Mix chicken and ginger, sprinkle well and set aside. Mix the soy sauce, sugar and chili paste in a small bowl and set aside.

Heat a very large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the chicken until lightly browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and broccoli and mix.

Cook, stirring frequently, until just barely softened and still crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Cover for 1 minute or so at a time to allow vegetables to cook if needed.

Add the soy sauce mixture and scallions and stir to incorporate. Cook until the sauce is thick enough to cover the meat and vegetables, about 2 more minutes.

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{Original publication date March 23, 2012 – recipe notes and photos updated July 19, 2023}