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Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

A close-up shot of tender pieces of Garlic Butter Chicken and broccoli florets mixed together on a white plate.
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Prepare a quick and flavorful chicken and broccoli stir fry using a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is simple for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet. Stir constantly and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add the broccoli florets to the sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Add a tablespoon of water if the sauce becomes too thick before the broccoli is done.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken and broccoli are coated evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve this stir fry over cooked white rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer darker meat.

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