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Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli

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A quick and comforting dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a garlicky butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Add 1/4 cup water and the broccoli florets to the same skillet. Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove any excess water from the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the butter, and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
  4. Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using to the pan. Mix until the sauce is glossy.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to combine flavors.
  6. Gently fold in the steamed broccoli.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and parsley if using, and serve warm alone or with rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

For meal prep, double the ingredients and cook in batches to ensure chicken browns well.

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