Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

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 Dijon because it was almost a little too much for my tastes. I am going to make that adjustment in the recipe I post, so you can always add more if you want the extra flavor.

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

If you don’t like mustard, don’t let the dijon part turn you away from this immediately. This recipe is delicious and very simple to make.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Marinate 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli, chicken, dijon mustard, one pan

Servings: 2

5 from 1 vote

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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Nutrition Facts

Dijon Chicken and Broccoli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 144mg 48%

Sodium 6908mg 288%

Potassium 1393mg 40%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 63g 126%

Vitamin A 12.7%

Vitamin C 104.7%

Calcium 7.7%

Iron 23.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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