Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli delivers a quick weeknight dinner that saves your sanity when hunger strikes. Creamy, savory sauce coats tender chicken and crisp broccoli for a meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 60 ml water
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over your chicken pieces.
- Sauté chicken for 5-6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and fully cooked through. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Pour 60 ml water into the same skillet and add 2 cups broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Drain any remaining water from the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in the skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes into the melted butter.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss in the garlic butter sauce for 1-2 minutes to coat evenly.
- Add steamed broccoli and mix all components together. Ensure everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley on top if desired.
Notes
- Always pat chicken dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure a golden, crispy exterior that seals in moisture.
- Choose fresh broccoli florets and steam them briefly to maintain a bright green color and crisp texture that complements the tender chicken.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level, adding just a pinch for subtle warmth or more for a spicier kick that transforms the dish.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional grains to keep the meal light and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg