Description
This high-protein chicken broccoli bowl is a healthy, flavorful, and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights. With juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and a savory soy garlic sauce served over brown rice, it’s a feel-good favorite you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- Toss chicken pieces with soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Once the skillet is hot, cook chicken in a single layer for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced bell peppers and broccoli to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and give it one last toss.
- Spoon over bowls of warm brown rice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for more flavor depth.
- Blanch broccoli before sautéing to keep it bright and crisp.
- Use coconut aminos or tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Toast sesame seeds for extra nuttiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken broccoli bowl, high-protein dinner, healthy meal prep, soy garlic chicken, easy weeknight dinner