Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring chicken, broccoli, and a rich garlic butter sauce that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Discard excess water.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the pan. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir to fully combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Gently fold in steamed broccoli until evenly mixed and well-coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped parsley, if using. Serve warm as is or with rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas for additional nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta for a more filling meal.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg