Best 4 Lemon Chicken And Broccoli Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy dinner recipe? Look no further than lemon chicken and broccoli. This classic dish is a favorite for its combination of tangy, savory, and fresh flavors. The chicken is tender and juicy, the broccoli is crisp and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is simply irresistible. Plus, this dish is incredibly easy to make, so you can have it on the table in no time. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best lemon chicken and broccoli, along with some tips and tricks for getting the most out of this delicious dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND LEMON STIR-FRY



Chicken, Broccoli, and Lemon Stir-Fry image

This lemon-flavored dish mixes perfectly with chicken and broccoli for a is simply delicious dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets separated
1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons water, vinegar, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Pour half of the mixture into another bowl; reserve. Place chicken in remaining mixture; let marinate 15 minutes.
  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, tossing often, until brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli and lemon, tossing often, until broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cook until broccoli is tender and lemon is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add reserved marinade, cornstarch mixture, chicken, and any accumulated juices from plate. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring until thickened, 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 44 g

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING



Broccoli and Chicken Salad with Lemon Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Citrus     Potato     Poultry     Vegetable     Low Fat     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Broccoli     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup sliced carrot
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces skinless roasted chicken
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

Steps:

  • Add water to large Dutch oven to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil. Spread potatoes and carrot evenly on steamer rack. Place steamer rack in Dutch oven. Cover and steam vegetables until almost tender, about 9 minutes. Add broccoli florets to steamer rack; cover and steam until all vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Add chicken and red onion to bowl of vegetables. Combine oil and garlic in small saucepan. Cook over low heat just until garlic begins to sizzle, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Whisk in lemon juice and thyme. Pour warm dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

LEMON CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



Lemon Chicken and Broccoli image

This recipe is from the April 2005 Chatelaine magazine. I made this for dinner tonight and everyone enjoyed it. We thought that the only improvement that could be made is to this recipe would be to add some sliced mushrooms to the chicken component. A variation would be to use asparagus instead of broccoli and shrimp instead of chicken. This is an excellent sorce of folacin, niacin, thiamine and vitamins B6 and C. The recipe indicated that it serves 3-4 but we had it for dinner 2 days in a row.

Provided by Eldeevee

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 18m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

225 g spaghetti (1/2 a package) or 225 g fettuccine (1/2 a package)
1 head broccoli
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
2 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile slice stalks from the broccoli florets and cut florets into chunky pieces. Peel stalks, then slice thinly. Core and seed pepper and then slice thinly. Slice chicken into thin strips and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in frying pan and then add garlic. Stir constantly for 1 minute. Add chicken and stir fry until lightly golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • A few minutes before draining pasta, add broccoli and pepper to pasta and boiling water. Continue to boil until done as you like, 2-3 minutes. Drain pasta and vegetables. Return to saucepan or a big bowl. Squeeze in juice from lemon and stir to evenly coat. Stir in chicken and cheese until mixed. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND LEMON STIR FRY



CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND LEMON STIR FRY image

Categories     Chicken     Stir-Fry

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets separated
1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons water, vinegar, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Pour half of the mixture into another bowl; reserve. Place chicken in remaining mixture; let marinate 15 minutes. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, tossing often, until brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook broccoli and lemon, tossing often, until broccoli is bright green, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cook until broccoli is tender and lemon is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add reserved marinade, cornstarch mixture, chicken, and any accumulated juices from plate. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring until thickened, 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your lemon chicken and broccoli dish the best flavor. If possible, buy organic ingredients to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat, so it's important to cook it just until it's cooked through. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a light hand with the sauce: The sauce for this dish is flavorful, but it's important not to use too much of it. Otherwise, the dish will be too salty and overpowering.
  • Serve over rice: Lemon chicken and broccoli is traditionally served over rice. The rice helps to soak up the delicious sauce and makes the dish more filling.

Conclusion:

Lemon chicken and broccoli is a classic Chinese dish that is easy to make at home. With its bright and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lemon chicken and broccoli a try.

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