Description
Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that brings together tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a sticky honey-garlic sauce. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it perfect for impressing guests or satisfying family cravings. In just a few simple steps, you can create a colorful, mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ginger (fresh or powdered)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and rinse the broccoli under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken pieces until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add broccoli florets and a splash of water; cover to steam for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli; cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg