This broccoli slaw and chicken stir fry recipe is the easiest dinner EVER! Minimal prep, less than 30 minutes of cooking time, and quick cleanup. It's great for meal prep too!
You read that right – broccoli slaw. For dinner. Stir fry style. And people, it is GOOOOOOOOD.
All my life, I just thought broccoli slaw was something people used to make those weird-looking-but-tasty salads that you see at cookouts. But I was wrong. It's also the most genius base for a fast and easy stir fry!
I can honestly say that I never even thought of using broccoli slaw in a meal until a few weeks ago. It was one of those nights where the fridge looks like a "Chopped" basket and you just stand there like "wtf am I supposed to do with this?" As it turns out, I was supposed to make this freakin' awesome stir fry and share it with you lovely people. 💁♀️ Sometimes the best meals happen when you least expect it!
All in all, this broccoli slaw and chicken stir fry comes together in under 30 minutes. Dinner. On the table. In under 30 minutes. There's very little prep – just roast the chicken and mix the sauce and you're ready to roll. If you start cooking the broccoli slaw while the chicken is in the oven, you can actually make this recipe in about 20 minutes.
Speaking of sauce, let's just talk about this sauce for a minute. It's not your typical Teriyaki or sweet-and-sticky stir fry sauce. It's better. It reminds me a little bit of Thai peanut sauce – it has a nut butter base, bright hints of lime and ginger, a splash of spice, and a hint of sweetness. Pro tip: save a little bit so you can drizzle it on top of your bowl when you're ready to eat. 😉 You can thank me later.
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Broccoli Slaw and Chicken Stir Fry
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This broccoli slaw and chicken stir fry recipe is the easiest dinner EVER! Minimal prep, less than 30 minutes of cooking time, and quick cleanup. It's great for meal prep too!
Ingredients
FOR THE STIR FRY
- 1 package of broccoli slaw
- 1 lb. chicken breast
- 2 c. shelled edamame, thawed
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE SAUCE
- 3 Tablespoons warm water
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 ½ Tablespoons almond butter
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons tamari
- ½ Tablespoon sriracha
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ t ginger powder
- ¼ t. Cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375º and line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease the foil. Cut chicken breasts in half and place on the baking sheet. Season both sides with salt and pepper – about ½ teaspoon of each in total. Place into the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes. Flip the chicken and return to the oven for another 6-8 minutes. My chicken breasts were on the smaller side so they cooked relatively quickly.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, roughly shred it and set aside.
- Add all of the ingredients for the sauce into a mason jar and shake until it's smooth and combined. You can also add everything to a bowl and whisk to combine if you prefer.
- In a large skillet, bring 2 Tablespoons of oil to medium heat. Add broccoli slaw to the skillet and toss to coat with oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, tossing every few minutes.
- Add edamame, chicken, and sauce and toss to combine. (I recommend saving back 2-ish Tablespoons of sauce to add once your meal is plated!)
- Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
Keywords: broccoli slaw, chicken, stir fry, gluten free, low carb, healthy, easy dinner, main dish, dinner
This was so much better then I expected it would be. So easy also.
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How simple and yet so delicious and healthy. I absolutely love this recipe. I just saved it and will give it a try. That sauce sounds sooo delicious!
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It's pretty fantastic! I know you're going to love it!
Love a good chicken stir fry and this one looks and sounds delish! Thanks so much for sharing :).
Same here! Hope you enjoy!
I love a good broccoli slaw as a side, but the fact that you've packed this one full of so many delicious things makes it a perfectly hearty main dish. The edamame is a particularly spectacular add!
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Oh yes! I had no idea how good it could be when you cook it!
What a perfect meal for those busy weeknights! I love how it's super flavorful but also healthy. This is definitely making the regular rotation. Thanks for sharing!
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Agreed! It's such a quick, easy staple for busy nights!
I love a great weeknight dinner - this checks all the boxes and my family enjoyed it!
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Amen to that! I love recipes that make life easier!
This sounds divine, and like a healthier option for dinner! The flavors in this dish are some of my favorites - and chicken and broccoli slaw are such a perfect vessel for all of them!
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This is definitely a great healthier dinner idea – and so easy! Enjoy!
This looks great! I love how you transformed this slaw idea into a stir fry! I can’t wait to give this a try!
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Be sure to let me know what you think after you try it out!
Yum! This is such a great idea for weeknight dinner. That sauce sounds like the perfect nutty, savory, combo. The idea of adding cornstarch is great! I wouldn't have thought of adding a thickener but it adds so much to the texture!
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The sauce is absolutely to-die-for! Let me know what you think after you try it out!
You're making me hungry... I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol!
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Ha! I hope you enjoy it!
This really and truly is genius. Never ever thought to stir fry the broccoli slaw but pretty sure after I taste this I won’t want it any other way!
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I had no idea how awesome broccoli slaw is as a stir fry base! Let me know what you think!
This is brilliant! I would not have thought to use broccoli slaw in a stir fry, but why not? I can't wait to give this a try!
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It's so easy and affordable! Definitely worth a try!