Description

This Better-Than-Takeout Sticky Chicken and Broccoli is sweet, savory, and packed with bold flavor. Juicy bites of chicken are tossed in a sticky, garlicky soy-based sauce and paired with tender broccoli for a simple stovetop meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it over rice or noodles for the perfect weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Sticky Sauce:

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for extra depth)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry to thicken)

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Instructions

Toss chicken in cornstarch: In a bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.

Cook chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Sauté broccoli: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add broccoli and cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Add a splash of water and cover for 1–2 minutes to steam if needed. Remove and set aside with the chicken.

Make sticky sauce: In the same skillet, combine soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, hoisin (if using), garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

Thicken sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water). Simmer for 1–2 minutes until thick and glossy.

Combine: Return chicken and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything in the sticky sauce until well coated and heated through.

Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

Add bell peppers or snap peas for more veggies.
Want it saucier? Double the sauce ingredients.
Use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian option.