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High Protein Chicken and Broccoli


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A nutritious and high-protein meal featuring tender chicken breast and crisp broccoli, sautéed with garlic and seasoned for a flavorful, healthy dish perfect for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice


Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, then cover the skillet with a lid.
Steam the broccoli for an additional 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add crushed red pepper flakes and lemon juice, and stir everything together.
Cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors and heat through.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes