Quick Honey Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

A fast, one-pan dinner combining chicken, broccoli, and a glossy honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb Chicken breasts or thighs Tender protein that cooks quickly and soaks up the sauce.
2 cups Broccoli florets Adds color, texture, and a fresh crunch.
1/4 cup Soy sauce Provides salty, umami base flavor.
1/4 cup Honey Adds sweetness and helps the sauce glaze the chicken.
2 tbsp Rice vinegar Brightens the sauce and balances the honey.
1 tbsp Fresh ginger Gives warm, spicy aroma and depth.
3 cloves Garlic cloves Adds savory, aromatic flavor to the sauce.
2 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the sauce to a glossy finish.
2 tbsp Olive oil For searing the chicken and sautéing the broccoli.
to taste Salt and black pepper Simple seasoning to taste.
2 tbsp Water Used for the slurry and to steam the broccoli if needed.

Method

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Reserve half for finishing.
Whisk cornstarch into the remaining sauce with water until smooth to create a slurry.

Cooking

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Add broccoli to the same skillet and sauté until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Add water and cover briefly to steam if needed.
Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Remove from heat and pour the reserved unthickened sauce over the skillet. Toss to refresh the flavors.
Plate immediately over rice or noodles to catch the sauce.

Notes

For best results, trim excess fat from chicken, pat chicken dry, ensure the skillet is hot before adding chicken, slice chicken uniformly, and stir while thickening.