Some dinners just hit the sweet spot between “tastes amazing” and “I don’t wanna be stuck in the kitchen all night.” This stir fry is one of those weeknight heroes. You’ve got tender ground chicken, crunchy broccoli, mushrooms that soak up all that garlicky sauce—yeah, it’s good. Plus, you don’t need fancy ingredients or a bunch of weird steps. It’s straight-up simple, and you’ll be digging in before you even realize how quickly it came together.
Recipe Card: Ground Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Broccoli + Mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (baby portobello work great!)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot flour (or cornstarch)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken – Heat a skillet over medium. Add ground chicken with salt and pepper, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Set aside.
- Veggie time – In the same pan, pour in oil. Toss in mushrooms and broccoli. Add a splash of water, salt, and pepper. Cover for 3–4 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and slightly tender.
- Mix the sauce – In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos (or soy sauce), water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, chili powder, ginger, and arrowroot.
- Bring it together – Add chicken back to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir until everything’s coated and the sauce thickens up (just a couple minutes).
- Serve hot – Over rice, noodles, or just as-is if you’re keeping it light.
FAQs
Can I swap out the chicken?
Totally. Ground turkey works just as well, and even ground beef if you’re craving something heartier.
What if I don’t have mushrooms?
No sweat. You can toss in snap peas, carrots, or even bell peppers. This recipe is pretty forgiving.
Is it spicy?
Not really—just a tiny kick from the chili powder. If you like more heat, throw in some red pepper flakes or sriracha drizzle.
How do I meal prep this?
Cook it as usual, let it cool, and pack it into containers with rice or quinoa. Stays good in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Do I have to use arrowroot flour?
Nope, cornstarch does the job too. It just thickens the sauce so it clings nicely to the chicken and broccoli.
Healthy Ground Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A healthy and flavorful ground chicken & broccoli stir fry packed with mushrooms and a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (baby portobello work great!)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot flour (or cornstarch)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add olive or avocado oil to the same skillet, then add sliced mushrooms. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add broccoli florets and water, cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, chili powder, ground ginger, and arrowroot flour.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Stir everything together well.
- Cook for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and veggies.
- Serve hot over rice or your favorite grain if desired.
Notes
Use fresh broccoli for the best texture. Adjust chili powder based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: ground chicken, broccoli, stir fry, healthy, quick dinner
Conclusion
This stir fry is one of those meals you’ll keep coming back to—like, you’ll make it once and then it’ll sneak into your weekly rotation without you even realizing it. Quick, tasty, and makes you feel like you’ve got your life together (at least for dinner). Next time you’ve got a pound of ground chicken hanging out in the fridge, give this recipe a go—you’ll be glad you did.
