Description
Chicken and Broccoli is a comforting meal that combines tender chicken with vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a deliciously savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized to suit your taste. Serve it over rice for a complete and satisfying dinner that your family will love, or enjoy it on its own for a nutritious low-carb option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side) or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add broccoli florets; cook until bright green and tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Pour over the cooked broccoli.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mixing everything gently until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzling with extra sesame oil or sprinkling with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg