Best Ever Quick Chicken Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

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A one-pan wonder combining tender chicken, crispy broccoli, and a savory soy-garlic sauce. The dish is ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, grated ginger
2 cups, cut into 1-inch florets broccoli
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Season chicken cubes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and nearly cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add broccoli florets and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring frequently.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the broccoli and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors meld. Serve immediately.