Description
A quick and savory dish of chicken and broccoli tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup water and broccoli. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Discard excess water.
- Reduce heat, add butter and let it melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using, deglazing the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Gently fold in steamed broccoli until evenly coated. Remove from heat. Serve warm, topped with sesame seeds and parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish can be served over rice, pasta, or in tortillas. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, garlic, skillet meals, quick dinner