Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Broccoli is a mouthwatering weeknight dish that combines tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a luscious honey garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for busy dinners with family or friends. With its vibrant colors and sticky glaze, this meal is sure to impress without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade. Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets and a splash of water to the skillet; cover and steam for 3 minutes until bright green.
- Remove lid, add remaining marinade and cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Stir until well combined.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg