Description
This vibrant dish combines tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect over rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons cold water
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked white or brown rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture.
6. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce to thicken it, cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
7. Toss the chicken and broccoli in the thickened sauce until well coated.
8. Serve the honey garlic chicken and broccoli over cooked rice, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute white rice with cauliflower rice.
If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Substitute chicken with firm tofu for a vegetarian version of this dish.
To keep the broccoli bright and green, you can blanch it in boiling water for 1 minute before adding to the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg