Making High-Protein Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli will take 35 minutes. It has high protein and fiber, and it will give you fullness. You only need chicken thighs without bone and skin, broccoli florets, honey, carrots, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, cornstarch, water, and ginger powder to prepare this recipe. It is a basic recipe, and it only follows basic guidelines. You can eat it fresh or keep it in the fridge. Enjoy serving High-Protein Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli at different parties, family gatherings, events, and occasions. This recipe has 360 calories and 32 grams of protein.
STATS:
- Number of Calories: 360 kcal
- Preparation Duration: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Duration: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian
- Course: Main Course, Dinner
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Frying pan
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Large skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs: 4
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups
- Carrots: 2
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Ginger powder: ½ teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN THIGHS:
- They mainly provide protein in your recipe and also add flavor to it. Chicken thighs are soft and moist, and they also help in growing muscles by giving you long, fullness. Utilize turkey pieces, chicken breast, or tofu instead.
GARLIC:
- Garlic improves the flavor of chicken and also adds deep flavor to your sauce. It includes a good fragrance in your recipe. Utilize garlic powder instead.
HONEY:
- Honey maintains the string flavor of other ingredients by its mild sweetness. It helps in forming a good coating layer. Utilize maple syrup or agave syrup instead.
BROCCOLI:
- Broccoli includes a color and many nutrients in your recipe. Broccoli gives the crunchiness to your recipe. Utilize zucchini or green beans instead.
SOY SAUCE:
- Soy sauce maintains the flavor of honey, and it also gives the earthy flavor to your recipe. Utilize tamari, coconut aminos, or low-sodium soy sauce instead.
CARROTS:
- Carrots will give your dish a bright color and naturally enhance the flavor of your recipe. Utilize sweet potatoes, squash instead.
GINGER POWDER:
- It provides a slightly sharp taste to manage the flavor of honey and garlic. Utilize freshly chopped ginger.
CORNSTARCH:
- Cornstarch gives the dense texture to your sauce. Thick sauce will easily form a coat around vegetables or chicken.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil includes the good fats, and it also helps in the cooking of chicken and vegetables. Utilize avocado oil or vegetable oil instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a skillet, include olive oil and heat it.
- Include the salt and pepper on the chicken.
- Put your chicken inside the skillet and heat it till it changes its color for 7-7 minutes on both sides.
- Place the cooked chicken in the corner.
- Include carrots and broccoli in the pan and heat them to soften them for 3 minutes.
- Include garlic, ginger powder, honey, soy sauce, and water, and combine them.
- Utilize cornstarch to maintain the density of your sauce.
- Toss your chicken with the sauce after adding it to the pan.
- Heat for 3 more minutes to coat the mixture well.
- Now serve your dish warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Consume it with boiled brown rice.
- You can serve it with cauliflower rice.
- Eat fresh salad with your chicken thighs.
TIPS:
- Avoid adding a large number of thighs to the pan.
- Make fine pieces of vegetables to prepare them in time.
- Maintain the crispy taste of your broccoli and do not overcook it.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep them in a box for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You can store this dish for two to three months.
FAQs:
Will I utilize chicken breast?
- Yes, you can utilize breast, but it may take some time to prepare.
How to make this recipe without gluten?
- Add gluten-free substitutes in this recipe to make it gluten-free.
Will I include vegetables in it?
- Yes, you can include bell peppers, peas, mushrooms, or other vegetables of your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of Calories: 360 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Total Carbs: 24 grams
Fiber: 4 g
Iron: 2.2 mg
Net Carbs: 20 grams
Calcium: 85 mg
Vitamin A: 6200 IU
Sodium: 640 mg
Potassium: 720 mg
