Description
Chicken and broccoli is a quick and wholesome dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a savory, irresistible sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With minimal prep and clean-up, it’s an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs looking to create a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop broccoli into uniform florets.
- Marinate the chicken: Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or brown sugar), minced garlic, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken; cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Cook the broccoli: Add broccoli to the skillet with the chicken; stir-fry for another 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make the sauce: Pour any leftover marinade into the pan; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg