Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe promises to delight your family and friends with its burst of flavors in every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to make, it’s a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Once hot, sauté the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute.
- Steam broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet along with steamed broccoli; stir until evenly coated (2 minutes).
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in the honey garlic mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute broccoli with bell peppers or snap peas for variety. - Top with sesame seeds for added crunch.