Description
Garlic Chicken with Broccoli & Spinach is a quick and healthy Asian-inspired stir-fry dish combining tender chicken breast pieces, fresh broccoli florets, and vibrant spinach leaves sautéed with fragrant garlic, onion, and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be customized with options like thicker sauce or juicier chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Liquids & Sauces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Spices & Others
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thicker sauce)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and onion: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced onion. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
- Cook broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to become tender but still crisp.
- Combine ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in fresh spinach, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Simmer and wilt spinach: Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the mixture is heated through.
- Optional thickening: If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve the garlic chicken with broccoli and spinach hot, optionally over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to your personal taste preference.
- For a low-sodium version, use reduced-sodium soy sauce and do not add any extra salt.
