Sticky Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick and delicious Sticky Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry featuring crispy chicken and tender-crisp vegetables tossed in a savory, glossy homemade sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast, bite-size
3 cups broccoli florets
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup honey or brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1.Season chicken, toss with cornstarch.
2.Cook chicken in batches until golden and crisp. Set aside.
3.Sauté broccoli, bell pepper, and onion in the same pan.
4.Whisk soy sauce, honey, orange juice, hoisin, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
5.Pour sauce into pan, simmer. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
6.Return chicken to pan, toss to coat.
7.Serve hot, optionally sprinkled with red pepper flakes.
Notes
Serve over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Add cashews for extra crunch. Ensure veggies are bite-sized for even cooking.