Description
Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli delivers a quick, tasty dinner your family will devour in minutes. Tender chicken pieces glazed with sweet-tangy sauce and crisp broccoli make this weeknight meal a total winner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Season 1 pound chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping the skillet hot. Add 2 cups broccoli florets with a tablespoon of water, steaming for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Remove broccoli and set aside. Pour ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 3 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet.
- Simmer sauce ingredients for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water, then whisk into the bubbling sauce until it thickens.
- Gently return chicken and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to completely coat with the glossy honey garlic sauce.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over your dish if desired. Serve immediately atop steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Season the chicken thoroughly with salt and pepper to ensure deep flavor before browning.
- Watch the broccoli carefully while steaming to maintain its vibrant color and crisp texture without overcooking.
- Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by whisking it with cold water to prevent lumps in your sauce.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve the dish over zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-13 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg