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Quick Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

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Make this easy, one-pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli for a fast weeknight dinner. It delivers sticky, sweet, and savory flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and nearly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and starts to become tender-crisp.
  4. While the broccoli cooks, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry well and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For a sheet pan variation, toss the chicken and broccoli with the oil, salt, and pepper, roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then pour the sauce over and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey by one tablespoon and add one teaspoon of brown sugar.
  • This recipe is a great option for a low carb chicken broccoli dinner if you skip serving it with rice or pasta.

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