Description
This 5 ingredient chicken and broccoli recipe is a fast, flavorful one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a garlic-soy glaze — ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
To taste : Red pepper flakes, Salt, Fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the broccoli and garlic until tender-crisp and fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in soy sauce, and stir well. Add optional red pepper flakes or lime juice.
- Cook for 2–3 more minutes to bring all the flavors together.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as-is.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or lime juice to boost flavor.
- Pairs well with rice, noodles, or a fresh side like guacamole.
- For a vegan version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg