# Components:
→ Main
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
→ Sauce and Garnish
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add 1/4 cup water and broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until broccoli is slightly tender yet crisp. Drain any remaining water and transfer broccoli to a plate.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until chicken is evenly coated.
06 - Add steamed broccoli to the skillet and gently stir until mixed with chicken and sauce.
07 - Remove skillet from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm, as is or over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
