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Quick Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

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Make this flavorful one-pan honey garlic chicken and broccoli dinner. It cooks fast and simplifies cleanup, giving you a sticky, sweet, and savory meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside half of this sauce mixture for later.
  2. In the remaining half of the sauce mixture, whisk in the cornstarch and water until smooth. This is your thickening slurry.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn bright green and are slightly tender-crisp. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam for 2 minutes if you prefer softer broccoli.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the cornstarch slurry mixture over the chicken and broccoli.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli evenly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the reserved, unthickened sauce mixture over the dish and toss to coat everything in fresh flavor.
  8. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For a sheet pan variation, toss the chicken and broccoli with oil and seasonings, roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then toss with the finished sauce.
  • If you want a cheesier dish, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese at the very end.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer flavor.

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