Tender chicken and crisp-tender broccoli are coated in a bright lemon, garlic, Dijon, and soy glaze for a quick high-protein meal. Honey adds just enough sweetness to balance the acidity while keeping the serving comfortably below 500 calories.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving (recipe serves 1)
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- Protein
- 58 g
- Carbs
- 27 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
Actual values can vary with brands, amounts, and preparation.
Ingredients
Loading serving controls…- 170 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 250 g broccoli florets
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
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- Garlic Powder — Useful for deeper garlic flavor.
- Dijon Mustard — Helps emulsify the sauce.
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add garlic and optional red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add broccoli and water. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5
Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, Dijon, and honey.
- 6
Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook uncovered for another 2–3 minutes, tossing frequently.
- 7
Verify the thickest chicken pieces reach 165°F (74°C) before serving.
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