Description
These Chicken and Broccoli Bowls are a quick, flavorful weeknight favorite, featuring juicy chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and a glossy garlic soy sauce with a hint of honey. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy nights when you want something fast, fresh, and satisfying over a cozy bowl of rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces in an even layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Add a splash of water and cover for 1–2 minutes if you prefer softer broccoli.
- Return the cooked chicken and any juices to the skillet with the broccoli.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and the cornstarch-water mixture until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce bubbles and thickens to a glossy consistency that coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, pepper, or a drizzle more honey, if desired.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli mixture over warm cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to better control the salt level of the dish.
- Adjust the honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- For meal prep, store the chicken and broccoli separately from the rice or quinoa, then reheat and assemble bowls as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of the recipe with rice or quinoa)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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