Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli is a delightful dish combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and aromatic garlic butter for a mouthwatering 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)
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup of water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Discard excess water.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the pan. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir to fully combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Gently fold in steamed broccoli until evenly mixed and well-coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped parsley, if using. Serve warm as is or with rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and be cautious not to overcook the chicken or broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg