Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli (Print Version)
Juicy chicken and broccoli cooked in garlic butter, perfect for a speedy, tasty, and wholesome meal.
# Ingredients:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
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60 ml water (for steaming broccoli)
# Steps to Follow:
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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.
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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.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the garlic butter. Mix thoroughly.
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Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss in the garlic butter sauce for 1-2 minutes to evenly coat.
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Add steamed broccoli to the skillet and stir to combine all components.
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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 Notes:
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For maximum flavor, avoid overcrowding the skillet when browning chicken to achieve a proper sear.