Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli (Printable)

Juicy chicken and crisp broccoli tossed with rich garlic butter. Quick, healthy, and perfect for any meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken and Vegetables

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets

→ Sauce and Seasonings

03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

11 - 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - 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 pan and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Discard excess water.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter in the pan. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Add soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir to fully combine.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to infuse flavors.
06 - Gently fold in steamed broccoli until evenly mixed and well-coated with sauce.
07 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped parsley, if using. Serve warm as is or with rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy for busy weeknights
  • Everything cooks in a single pan so cleanup is a breeze
  • Healthy balanced meal that does not sacrifice flavor
  • Low carb and naturally gluten free if you choose tamari
  • Great for using up ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • High in protein and loaded with greens
  • Keeps well for meal prep
  • You can tweak the spice level to suit your taste
03 -
  • For deep flavor let the chicken brown without moving for a few minutes in the pan The caramelized edges add a lot of flavor
  • Use a microplane for grating garlic if you want the sauce extra smooth
  • Do not skip the steam step for broccoli even if you like it crisp raw This quick steam keeps it from tasting bitter and helps it soak up sauce
  • This recipe is so forgiving Try swapping in your favorite veggies or boosting with your own chili crisp or chopped ginger for extra punch

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