1- Cooking this Chicken Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry is straightforward and fun, even if you’re new to the kitchen. First, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve completely, then set it aside for later. This step ensures your sauce is ready to go when you need it most.

2- Next, lightly season the chicken with black pepper and heat 1 tablespoon of extra light olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 1 minute without stirring to get that nice color, then stir-fry for another 5 minutes until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken and keep it warm while you move on to the veggies.

3- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the broccoli, onion, and mushrooms for about 3 minutes until the mushrooms soften and the broccoli turns crisp-tender. Lower the heat to medium-low, give the sauce a quick stir, and pour it over the vegetables. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens, adding a bit of water if it gets too thick.

4- Finally, return the chicken to the pan and stir for 30 seconds to heat it through. If you like, add a splash more soy sauce for extra flavor, then serve it over hot rice. For garnish, sprinkle on some sesame seeds to make it look and taste even better. Preparation takes just 15 minutes, and cooking is another 15 minutes, so you’re done in no time.