What to Cook With Chicken and Broccoli

A practical starting method for two

For two servings: 300 g boneless chicken, 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and a quarter cup of water.

1. Slice chicken into even strips. Cut broccoli into small florets and thinly slice the peeled stem; keep raw chicken utensils separate.
2. Cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat, turning as needed, until the thickest pieces reach 165°F / 74°C. Transfer to a clean plate.
3. Add broccoli and water, cover until tender, then uncover. Add garlic and soy sauce, return chicken, and toss until everything is hot. Serve with separately cooked rice or noodles.

Substitutions and a different direction

For a lemon version, replace soy sauce with a pinch of salt and finish with lemon zest and juice. Frozen broccoli should be cooked through before returning the chicken.

When the texture is not right

If broccoli is hard but the chicken is ready, remove the chicken and steam the vegetables longer. Keeping both in the pan can dry the meat while you wait.

Common mistake: Cut broccoli and chicken into similar cooking sizes to avoid overcooking one.

Safe cooking and leftovers

Keep raw meat utensils separate from ready-to-eat food. Refrigerate perishable leftovers in shallow containers within two hours, or within one hour above 90°F / 32°C. Reheat leftovers to 165°F / 74°C. Discard food left out too long; reheating cannot reliably make it safe.

Sources: FoodSafety.gov cooking temperatures and USDA leftover handling.

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