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One-Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner

A quick, one-pan dinner of browned chicken, tender broccoli, and a savory sauce ready in under an hour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 to 18 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into large bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery sliced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos optional; can substitute tamari or lite soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable Sriracha

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped chicken and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes; transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté briefly until slightly tender, about 2–3 minutes; remove and set aside.
  4. Add the chopped onion and sliced celery to the skillet and cook 5–8 minutes until the celery softens and the onion becomes translucent.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return the chicken and broccoli to the skillet, add the chicken broth or water, and season with salt and pepper; cook about 5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Whisk together the coconut aminos (or tamari/soy) and vegetable Sriracha, then pour the sauce into the skillet during the last minute of cooking and stir to coat.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use tamari or lite soy sauce if you prefer or don't have coconut aminos.
  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Adjust Sriracha to taste for spice level.
  • Broccoli can be steamed slightly longer if you prefer it softer.