Description
A heartwarming dish of tender chicken and vibrant broccoli, infused with garlic and served over rice or quinoa. Perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- Broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 cup rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, wash and cut broccoli into florets, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Broccoli: Toss in minced garlic and broccoli florets. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
- Finish with Sauce: Drizzle in soy sauce and stir to coat chicken and broccoli evenly.
- Serve Over Rice/Quinoa: Prepare rice or quinoa as per package instructions, then serve the chicken and broccoli mixture over it.
- Garnish: Optional—sprinkle sesame seeds or sliced green onions on top.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers for added texture and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, healthy recipe, one dish meal, family favorite, comfort food