Saucy Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Name: Saucy Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or use gf soy sauce*); 1/2 cup chicken broth*; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil (divided); 1 pound chicken breast (sliced very thinly); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 cups broccoli florets; sesame seeds as garnish (if desired)

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Some nights call for a dinner that feels special but doesn't ask much of you, and this one fits the bill perfectly. With a handful of pantry staples and a hot skillet, you'll have a saucy, fragrant dinner on the table in well under an hour, no takeout menu required.

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Saucy Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

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The Story Behind This Dish

A little note from the kitchen.

There's something so comforting about a bowl of glossy, savory chicken and broccoli fresh from your own skillet. Each bite of tender chicken and crisp-tender broccoli comes coated in a rich, slightly sweet sauce that clings perfectly to every piece, giving you that craveable takeout flavor without ever leaving your kitchen.

The chicken breast turns out juicy and tender thanks to quick, high-heat searing in small batches, while the broccoli florets keep just enough bite for a satisfying crunch. Fresh garlic and ginger perfume the whole dish, and the sauce, built from soy sauce, chicken broth, a touch of cornstarch, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil, thickens into that glossy coating you crave in a good stir-fry.

This is the kind of dish that fits right into real life. Whether you're trying to get dinner on the table before soccer practice or just want something reliable to lean on during a hectic week, this recipe delivers a satisfying, home-cooked meal without a lot of fuss.

Saucy Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

COURSE: Main Course DIFFICULTY: Easy

PREP TIME 15 mins

COOK TIME 15 mins

TOTAL TIME 30 mins

SERVINGS 1 people

Directions

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1 Grab a large measuring cup or mixing bowl and combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Whisk everything together thoroughly until the cornstarch has fully dissolved and no lumps remain, then set the sauce aside.

2 Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add one teaspoon of the canola oil. Once hot, lay in half of the sliced chicken breast in a single layer and sear for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, just until it's cooked through.

3 Transfer that first batch of chicken to a plate, then repeat the process with the remaining chicken and another teaspoon of canola oil, cooking it the same way until no longer pink in the center.

4 Move the second batch of cooked chicken to the plate with the first batch and set it aside for a moment.

5 Pour the last of the canola oil into the same skillet along with the minced garlic and ginger. Let them cook for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring so they turn fragrant without picking up any browning.

6 Give the garlic and ginger a good stir, then pour in the reserved sauce, whisking it into the skillet so everything blends smoothly.

7 Scatter the broccoli florets into the sauce and let everything simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the broccoli.

8 Return all of the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss well so every piece gets coated in the thickened sauce.

9 Finish the dish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top, if you'd like, before serving warm.

Chef's Note

Slice the chicken breast as thin as you can manage; thin slices sear quickly and stay tender instead of turning tough or rubbery.

Cooking the chicken in two batches keeps the skillet from getting crowded, which helps each piece sear nicely instead of steaming.

If you don't have mirin on hand, a small splash of rice vinegar mixed with a bit of extra sugar can stand in, though the flavor will shift slightly.

Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days; reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat so the sauce stays glossy rather than separating.

Serve this over steamed rice or noodles to soak up every bit of that flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Calories: 1560kcal

Protein: 52g

Carbs: 195g

Fat: 65g

Sugar: 26g

Fiber: 13g

Sodium: 1300mg

Cholesterol: 130mg

Potassium: 650mg

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