Why Make This Recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to prepare. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something quick yet tasty. The combination of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and fresh garlic creates a flavorful sauce that pairs wonderfully with tender chicken and vibrant green broccoli. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some veggies for the family!

How to Make Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

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 tablespoons cold water
• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
• Cooked white or brown rice for serving (optional)

Directions:

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.

How to Serve Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

Serve this dish hot over a bowl of white or brown rice. The rice will soak up the delicious honey garlic sauce, making every bite delightful. You can also garnish with toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and a nice crunch.

How to Store Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

If you have leftovers, let the dish cool completely. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.

Tips to Make Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

• For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots for more variety and color.
• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to fit your taste.

Variation

You can make this dish with shrimp instead of chicken. Just adjust the cooking time, as shrimp cooks faster. You can also use tofu for a vegetarian option.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes, you can use frozen broccoli. Just make sure to thaw it and drain any excess water before adding it to the skillet.

2. What if I don’t have apple cider vinegar?
If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute it with rice vinegar or white vinegar, although the taste might vary slightly.

3. Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the chicken and sauce in advance, but it’s best to cook the broccoli just before serving to keep it fresh and bright in color.

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Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

A delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Healthy

Servings 4 servings

Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• to taste Salt and pepper

Sauce Ingredients

• 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 tablespoons cold water Used for thickening the sauce.

Optional Ingredients

• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish Optional, for garnish.
• Cooked white or brown rice Optional, for serving.

Instructions

 

Cooking Chicken

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 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.

Cooking Broccoli

• 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.

Making the Sauce

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic.
• Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture.
• 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.
• Toss the chicken and broccoli in the thickened sauce until well coated.

Notes

Serve hot over cooked rice. For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.

Keyword Broccoli, Healthy recipe, Honey Garlic Chicken, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal