Description
Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful dish that beautifully combines tender chicken with vibrant broccoli, all coated in a luscious sweet-savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. With its enticing aroma and colorful presentation, this meal is sure to impress your family and friends while being easy enough for novice cooks to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and mince garlic.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry broccoli: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and stir-fry broccoli for about 3 minutes until bright green and crunchy.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the skillet with broccoli and pour sauce over. Simmer for a few minutes until well-coated.
- Serve: Transfer to plates, drizzle with remaining sauce, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg