This easy-to-make chicken and broccoli recipe does not lack flavor! This recipe brings it all. You have hearty chicken with seasoned broccoli. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

For the Chicken and Broccoli:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

For Serving:

• Cooked rice or quinoa

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Broccoli

1. Sauté Broccoli: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. If using frozen broccoli, cook until heated through.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

1. Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch mixture, minced garlic, and ginger (if using).
2. Add Sauce to Skillet: Pour the sauce into the skillet with the broccoli, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 4: Combine

1. Add Chicken Back: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in the sauce. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.

Step 5: Serve

1. Assemble the Bowls: Serve the chicken and broccoli over cooked rice or quinoa.
2. Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

What do you think?

This is easy to dress up in a ton of different ways. Eat this as is to keep it lower carb or add rice or quinoa to this bowl.

Enjoy!