Description
Tender chicken pieces and crisp broccoli cooked in a savory, glossy sauce for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and sauté broccoli for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, ground ginger, black pepper, and cornstarch mixture.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Drizzle with sesame oil if using and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and texture.
- Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
- Serve over rice, brown rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
