Delicious Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
Savor the comforting flavors of this easy chicken and broccoli recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts paired with vibrant, crisp-tender broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that promises to impress. With a savory soy sauce marinade and aromatic garlic, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and rinse broccoli thoroughly.
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional ginger. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli to the skillet; stir-fry until bright green and tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the mixture and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg