Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet honey, savory garlic, and fresh broccoli with this easy Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish offers a colorful presentation and an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Enjoy tender chicken coated in a luscious glaze alongside vibrant broccoli, creating a meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash broccoli under cool water and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Marinate chicken breasts in half of the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; drain excess marinade from chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add broccoli to the pan during the last few minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour remaining marinade over chicken and broccoli; simmer for another minute until thickened.
- Serve warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg