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A vibrant plate of spicy garlic chicken and broccoli, ready to eat.

20-Minute Spicy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

Quick and easy, this spicy garlic chicken and broccoli dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl to create the sauce.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in broccoli florets and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring constantly, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Notes

Serve immediately with rice or noodles if desired. Adjust Sriracha to your preferred spice level.