Description
This Savory Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry with Soy Sauce Glaze is a quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken bites are coated in a luscious soy-honey glaze and paired with crisp-tender broccoli, sautéed garlic, and fresh ginger. Bursting with umami flavor and a hint of sweetness, this dish is perfect over steamed rice or noodles and comes together in just 25 minutes—restaurant-quality taste without the hassle!
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: Toss chicken pieces with 1 tsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli and cook 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Make the soy glaze: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Pour over vegetables and simmer until thickened.
Combine everything: Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the glaze.
Serve and garnish: Plate immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu.
Adjust the honey for more or less sweetness according to your taste.
Perfect served with steamed rice, brown rice, or your favorite noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28 g