Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli is a delicious and savory dish that combines tender chicken pieces, fresh broccoli, and a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 60 ml water (for steaming broccoli)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 60 ml water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until broccoli is slightly tender but crisp. Drain off any excess water.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the garlic butter. Mix thoroughly.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss in the garlic butter sauce for 1-2 minutes to evenly coat.
- Add steamed broccoli to the skillet and stir to combine all components.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot on its own or with rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can be easily adjusted to include other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg