Easy Chicken and Broccoli recipe | Healthy Chicken and Broccoli

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set it aside for 15 minutes.

Heat 2 tsp oil + 1 tbsp butter on medium heat.

Add chicken. Cook until the color of the chicken turns from pink to white. Stir and cook until the chicken is just cooked. Do not overcook the chicken. Remove it to a plate. Keep it covered.

To the same pan, add butter.

Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 30 seconds.

Add chicken broth. Stir and gently scrape to dissolve the tiny bits sticking to the pan.

Add lemon juice and pepper. Combine and cook until the sauce reduces.

Add broccoli and chicken. Combine and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Garnish with cilantro.

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