Description
Chicken Rice and Broccoli brings comfort to your dinner table with simple ingredients that blend together perfectly. Creamy rice, tender chicken, and crisp broccoli create a balanced meal that satisfies your hunger and makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Grains:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup jasmine rice
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Dice 1 lb of chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Measure 1 cup jasmine rice and rinse thoroughly under cold water until liquid runs clear. Combine rice with 2 cups chicken broth in a medium saucepan.
- Bring rice mixture to a boil over high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce temperature to low, cover tightly, and simmer for exactly 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmering. Add seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves finely. Add garlic and 2 cups broccoli florets to the chicken, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
- Whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tbsp cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli.
- Toss ingredients to coat evenly, cooking for additional 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Fluff rice with a fork. Distribute rice onto serving plates and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
Notes
- Swap jasmine rice for brown rice to boost fiber and nutrition, but increase cooking time and liquid accordingly.
- Select chicken breasts that are uniform in size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Cut broccoli into similar-sized florets so they cook consistently and maintain a vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped green onions right before serving to introduce extra flavor and visual appeal to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg