Garlic Butter Chicken Broccoli (Print View)

Juicy chicken and broccoli tossed in garlic butter for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets

→ Fats & Oils

03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Aromatics

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce & Seasoning

06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
02 - In the same pan, add 1/4 cup of water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Remove excess water.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix thoroughly.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until well coated. Stir in the broccoli, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Perfect low carb option that still feels indulgent
  • One pan cleanup makes this truly weeknight friendly
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep stays delicious for up to 3 days in the refrigerator
  • Naturally low carb and keto friendly with only 5g net carbs per serving
  • Versatile base recipe that can be customized with your favorite vegetables
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  • Cutting chicken against the grain ensures maximum tenderness in each bite. Make sure your knife is sharp for clean cuts.
  • The secret to the most flavorful garlic butter sauce is allowing the garlic to become fragrant but not brown. Watch it carefully as it cooks in the butter as the difference between perfect and bitter is just seconds.
  • For meal prep enthusiasts, this dish can be prepped ahead by cutting the chicken and broccoli and storing separately until ready to cook.
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