Description
A healthy and flavorful dish packed with protein from chicken and nutrients from broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- Soy sauce or teriyaki sauce (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets to the same skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
- Slice the cooked chicken breast.
- Divide the cooked quinoa or brown rice among bowls, top with broccoli and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with soy sauce or teriyaki sauce if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in your favorite spices or sauces before cooking. This dish can be made gluten-free using tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, high protein, meal prep, healthy recipe