The Anti-Inflammatory Honey Garlic Chicken with Broccoli has a savory and tangy flavor. We prepare this flavorful chicken with chicken breasts, broccoli, honey, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, tamari, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. There are roughly 390 calories and 22 g of net carbs in this one-pan chicken meal. We cook the chicken and broccoli in a skillet. You can serve this flavorful chicken with Cauliflower Rice, Quinoa Pilaf, Tomato Cucumber Salad, Roasted Asparagus, or Lemon Herb Farro.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- No. of Calories: 390 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian, Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 35 minutes
TOOLS:
- Skillet
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Tongs
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ lb. chicken breasts
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- We have to utilize chicken breast, as it will provide lean protein and a tender texture. As a replacement, you can use boneless turkey breast or chicken tenderloins.
BROCCOLI:
- We use broccoli, which will provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and freshness. You can swap it with cauliflower, green beans, or Brussels sprouts.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil, which will provide healthy unsaturated fats and Mediterranean flavor. As a replacement, you can use avocado oil.
GARLIC:
- We utilize garlic to provide a strong savory flavor. You can switch it out with garlic powder.
GINGER:
- Utilize fresh ginger to provide warmth and freshness. We can replace it with ½ teaspoon ground ginger.
HONEY:
- We use honey to provide natural sweetness and create a glossy glaze.
TAMARI:
- We utilize tamari or soy sauce to deliver a savory, salty, and umami flavor.
LEMON JUICE:
- Use lemon juice to balance the sweetness of the sauce and provide a fresh, tangy flavor.
TURMERIC:
- Utilize turmeric to provide earthy flavor and a vibrant color.
SMOKED PAPRIKA:
- We use smoked paprika to provide a mild smoky flavor. You can swap it with regular paprika.
CORNSTARCH:
- We utilize cornstarch to thicken the sauce and create a smooth glaze. You can replace it with arrowroot starch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Make the bite-sized pieces of the chicken and completely dry.
- Stir the red pepper flakes, honey, black pepper, tamari, paprika, lemon juice, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a dish.
- Warm one tbsp. olive oil in a big pan.
- Include the chicken and cook for almost seven minutes, and put it out of the pan.
- Put the leftover half tbsp. olive oil & broccoli and cook the broccoli for almost four minutes.
- Include some tbsp. of water, wrap, and steam for an extra two minutes.
- Fill the honey-garlic sauce in a pan.
- If utilizing cornstarch, whisk it with the water or broth first, then include it in a pan.
- Slowly cook the sauce till lightly thickened, for almost two minutes.
- Put the chicken back in a pan and mix with the sauce and broccoli.
- Cook for an extra two minutes, add the green onions or fresh parsley and sesame seeds as a garnish, and serve hot.
TIPS:
- Make equal-sized pieces of chicken for uniform cooking.
- We utilize fresh ginger and garlic for a perfect flavor.
- To lower the sodium, utilize soy sauce or low-sodium tamari.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
LOW-CARB SIDES:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Garlic Zucchini Noodles
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Spinach
- Cucumber Salad
GRAIN SIDES:
- Quinoa Pilaf
- Brown Rice
- Wild Rice
- Lemon Herb Farro
- Barley Pilaf
MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:
- Greek Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Hummus
- Lemon Herb Salad
- Watermelon Feta Salad
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled broccoli and chicken in a closed box and stock them for three minutes.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooled broccoli and chicken for longer than sixty days.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this flavorful chicken gluten-free?
- Yes, you can use certified non-gluten tamari or soy sauce.
Will we include different veggies?
- Yes, you can use snap peas, bell peppers, asparagus, zucchini, and mushrooms.
May we prepare this flavorful chicken earlier?
- Yes, you can make this flavorful chicken beforehand and chill it for more than three days.
How will we thicken the sauce?
- You can utilize arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch or optional cornstarch slurry.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 390 kcal
Sodium: 550 mg
Net Carbs: 22 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 17 g
Fats: 12 g
Proteins: 45 g
Portion Size: 1½ cups
Total Carbs: 26 g
