30-Minute High Protein Chicken and Broccoli Bowls Recipe
This 30-minute high-protein chicken and broccoli bowl is a flavorful and healthy meal featuring tender ground chicken simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce, paired with crisp-tender seared broccoli. It’s a quick skillet dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining Asian-inspired flavors with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 14 oz broccoli, chopped into bite-sized florets
- 1 lb ground chicken
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onion, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, honey, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined. This prevents lumps and readies the sauce for cooking.
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli florets and allow them to cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes to develop a golden char. Stir and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp with some browning on the edges. Remove broccoli from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, allowing the meat to brown by letting it sit briefly between stirs to build flavor and color.
- Add the Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with cooked chicken. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes as the sauce thickens from the cornstarch activation, coating the chicken evenly with a glossy, clingy sauce.
- Combine Broccoli and Chicken: Return the seared broccoli to the skillet, tossing everything together for 30-60 seconds until the broccoli is reheated and well coated with the sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the chicken and broccoli mixture into bowls. Top with a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onion to add nutty crunch and fresh brightness.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more sriracha or red chili flakes.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or lean pork if desired.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
- Serve over rice or quinoa to make it a complete meal.
- Prep sauce in advance to save time on busy nights.
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