Meals with chicken and broccoli
Chicken and broccoli is a classic stir-fry combo, but it works roasted or baked too.
These meals take 20–30 minutes and taste much better than they sound.
Easy meal ideas
Chicken and broccoli stir-fry
Cook sliced chicken and broccoli in a hot pan with garlic and soy sauce.
Roasted chicken and broccoli
Toss both with oil, salt, and garlic, roast at 425°F for 25 minutes.
Chicken broccoli rice bowl
Cook chicken and broccoli, serve over rice with a simple soy-garlic sauce.
Steamed chicken and broccoli
Steam both, serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce and sesame oil.
How to stretch these ingredients
- High heat is essential for a good stir-fry — don't crowd the pan
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes before stir-frying for better texture
- Soy sauce + garlic + a little sugar is all you need for a great stir-fry sauce
- Serve over rice to make it a complete meal
- A drizzle of sesame oil at the end lifts the whole dish