Easy 30-Minute Spicy Garlic Chicken Broccoli Noodle Bowls
A fast Asian-American skillet dish combining tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and savory noodles in a bold garlic-ginger sauce with sriracha. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal effort and pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (1 lb)
- Rice noodles or lo mein noodles (8 oz)
- Fresh broccoli florets (4 cups)
- Garlic, minced (6 cloves)
- Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
- Oyster sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Sriracha sauce or chili garlic sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh ginger, minced (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (5 minutes)
- Sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute (2 minutes)
- Add chicken and cook until browned (5 minutes)
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sriracha (3 minutes)
- Steam broccoli florets with 1/2 cup water until bright green and tender (7 minutes)
- Cook noodles separately per package instructions or stir into the skillet (10 minutes)
- Add toasted sesame oil at the end for enhanced nutty flavor
Notes
Use chicken breasts for leaner texture; increase garlic/ginger for stronger aromatics
Pre-cut broccoli saves prep time; cauliflower florets work as a lower-carb swap
Double sriracha for extra heat; add rice wine vinegar instead of water for brightness
Pre-cut broccoli saves prep time; cauliflower florets work as a lower-carb swap
Double sriracha for extra heat; add rice wine vinegar instead of water for brightness
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g
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