Easy Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a sweet honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots Provides texture.
- 2 cups broccoli florets Adds color and nutrition.
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces Source of protein.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Aromatic flavor.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking.
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water Liquid for the sauce.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Provides umami flavor.
- 3 tablespoons honey Adds sweetness.
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch Thickening agent.
- Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli florets and sliced carrots. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crunchy. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe the pan clean and increase the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add them in a single layer to the hot pan; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Cooking
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the broccoli and carrots to the pan and heat for about 2 minutes, until warmed through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey.
- Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.
- Pour soy sauce mixture over chicken and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens slightly. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month.