Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli (Print Version)

Juicy chicken and broccoli cooked in garlic butter, perfect for a speedy, tasty, and wholesome meal.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
13 - 60 ml water (for steaming broccoli)

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add 60 ml water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until broccoli is slightly tender but crisp. Drain off any excess water.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the garlic butter. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss in the garlic butter sauce for 1-2 minutes to evenly coat.
06 - Add steamed broccoli to the skillet and stir to combine all components.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot on its own or with rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick one pan meal so there are fewer dishes to clean afterward
  • Healthy and lower in carbs but still super satisfying
  • Minimal prep with no long marinating or complicated steps needed
  • Loaded with flavor from fresh garlic and a buttery sauce
  • Ready in 15 minutes so perfect for busy nights when you crave a hearty dinner
02 -
  • Packed with protein and fiber from chicken and broccoli for steady energy
  • Leftovers hold up for up to three days in the fridge making lunch easy
  • Naturally gluten free if you use tamari in place of soy sauce
03 -
  • Cut your chicken pieces evenly so they cook at the same speed and stay juicy
  • Do not rush searing the chicken as this adds loads of flavor to the sauce
  • Use fresh garlic cloves not jarred as it makes all the difference in flavor

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