Chicken and Broccoli
Chicken and broccoli is a timeless dish that combines tender chicken breasts with vibrant, crunchy broccoli, all coated in a delicious, savory sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering mouthwatering flavors that will impress your family and friends. With just a few essential ingredients and simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that brings warmth and joy to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep by chopping the chicken into bite-sized cubes and the broccoli into florets.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli and sauté until bright green but crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pan to incorporate flavors. Heat through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg