Better-Than-Takeout Sticky Chicken and Broccoli
Better-Than-Takeout Sticky Chicken and Broccoli is a quick and delicious stir-fry featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory sticky sauce with crisp broccoli — all made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add broccoli and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to the pan with broccoli, pour in the sauce, and stir to coat.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli depending on availability.
- Substitute maple syrup or brown sugar for honey if needed.
- Double the sauce for an extra sticky glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg