Dijon Chicken and Broccoli is a perfect dinner when you are looking for a light and healthier meal. I always love a good meal that only uses one pan… much less clean-up later! I tried out a new recipe last night based on a Lean and Green cookbook that I got at a vendor event in my neighborhood a few months ago, and it was really good!
Of course, in true Son Shine Kitchen fashion, I changed up the recipe some because that’s just what I do. Sometimes it’s on purpose, sometimes I make a mistake in the prep or cooking and just have to roll with it from there… this was a little bit of both.
Now, if you don’t like mustard, don’t let the dijon part turn you away from this immediately. I don’t really care for mustard, but it is necessary and can be good in the right meals. In fact, that’s something I plan to change in this recipe, too; I want to lower the amount of
Step by Step
Cut the chicken into strips and place it in a small bowl to cover with the soy sauce. Let this soak for about 30 minutes to marinade the chicken. You may need a bit more or less, depending on what it takes to cover the chicken as much as possible.
In a medium skillet, warm one tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped broccoli and minced garlic, sautéing until they are browned.
Remove the broccoli and garlic from the pan and add the chicken and remaining one tbsp of olive oil. Stir-fry the chicken until it is cooked through.
Pour the chicken broth into the pan with the chicken and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium again and stir in the dijon mustard.
Return the broccoli to the pan and stir until everything is coated in the sauce and heated together.
Serve immediately. Rice is a great side with this meal.
Recipe
Dijon Chicken and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups raw broccoli (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into thin strips
- In a small bowl, cover chicken with soy sauce and marinade at least 5 minutes, preferably 30 minutes or more
- In a medium pan, saute broccoli and garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil until just browned
- Remove broccoli and set aside, covering to keep warm
- Add remaining olive oil to pan and stir-fry chicken until cooked through
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the dijon mustard, stirring to combine
- Return broccoli to the pan and mix until coated and heated through
- Serve immediately
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This sounds like a great recipe and so healthy too! I’m a big fan of meals that only need one pan – I hate washing up after cooking a meal!
This sounds so good! I’m not a huge dijon fan but I am definitely going to try this! Especially since I have all the ingredients at home!
Love a good chicken and broccoli recipe! This one sounds so yummy!
Stephanie, I love that recipe and this is exactly what I will make on Sunday.
ok now that sounds really delicious! I think I’m going to make dijon chicken and broccoli tonight for dinner!
YES!!! I will so be making this!! Sounds amazing! I would love to eat Chinese Food again but I typically can’t – however, I am not going to lie, STEAMED CHICKEN and BROCCOLI from Chinese Restaurants is CRACk to me, hahaahha!
I don’t think I use dijon mustard for anything except the occasional burger. It would be interesting to try it in a recipe for sure!
That looks so delicious!
Amazing pictures as well!
I literally have over 20lbs of chicken in my freezer that I just bought yesterday! It’s 1.27 a pound at the Albertsons by my house so I stocked up! It’s just me living here too lol.
But I have some thawed out for tonight, so I’m gonna give this recipe a shot!
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My kids love anything with broccoli. (Not sure how much longer that will last, but I’m enjoying it while it does!) This would be a dish they would devour!
This looks like it would be a perfect dish for a casual dinner party with friends and family. A really yummy bowl of comfort food xx
That looks so amazing. Not sure my daughter would do well with the dijon but I would love to try this out. Definitely a dish I would appreciate right now.