Japanese-Style Chicken and Broccoli Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A simple, budget-friendly dish featuring tender chicken, steamed broccoli, and a savory dashi broth-based sauce served over rice. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, broccoli, dashi broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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.

Ingredients

• 300g chicken breast
• 2 cups, florets broccoli
• 2 cups dashi broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cups, cooked rice
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 300g chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pan, add 2 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 cups dashi broth. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly and the broccoli is fully cooked.
3. Step 3: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, stir to combine, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve over 2 cups cooked rice.