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20-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Skillet
Tender chicken and broccoli cook in one skillet with a mild honey-garlic glaze for a fast dinner that feels familiar without tasting boring.
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Why it fits tonight: The chicken is cut small so it cooks quickly, broccoli shares the same skillet, and the sauce stays sweet-savory and mild enough to serve without a second dinner.
Why It Works Tonight
Small chicken pieces cook in minutes, the broccoli needs no separate pot, and the mild pantry sauce keeps a fresh-chicken dinner practical even on a tight weeknight.
20-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Recipe
Serves: 4 · Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Mix the sauce. Stir together the broth, honey, soy sauce, and garlic in a small cup. Keep the cornstarch mixture separate.
- Cook the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in one layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and nearly cooked through.
- Add the broccoli. Add the broccoli and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover for 2 minutes, then uncover and stir until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- Glaze the skillet. Pour in the honey-garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer, stir in the cornstarch mixture, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- Check and serve. Make sure the thickest chicken pieces reach 165°F (74°C), then remove from the heat and serve.
Make This Card Fit Your Night
Picky-Eater Move
Cook a few chicken pieces and broccoli florets without sauce, then glaze the rest of the skillet.
Make It Cheaper
Use chicken thighs when they cost less, or stretch the meal with rice you already have.
Lowest-Effort Shortcut
Use pre-cut broccoli florets and thin chicken cutlets so the chopping is almost gone.
Use What You Have
Frozen broccoli works too. Thaw it briefly first so excess water does not dilute the sauce.
Leftovers Tomorrow
Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot and serve over rice, tuck into a wrap, or chop the chicken smaller for a quick lunch bowl.
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