Description
Juicy chicken and crisp broccoli tossed with rich garlic butter. Quick, healthy, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 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 until golden and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until 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 combine.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Fold in steamed broccoli until evenly mixed and coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped parsley if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve as is, or with rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
- Optional: adjust red pepper flakes for heat level.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: One-Pot & Quick Meals
- Method: Sauté / Steam
- Cuisine: American