Description
This Spicy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Bowls recipe offers a delightful blend of tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli florets, and your choice of noodles, all tossed in a flavorful garlic, soy sauce, and chili paste sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying one-pan meal packed with protein and veggies, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Noodles
- 8 oz noodles (your choice)
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set them aside to be added later.
- Heat Oil and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add Broccoli: Stir in the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp and vibrant green.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of chili paste to the skillet, stirring well to evenly coat the chicken and broccoli.
- Toss Noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, give everything a final toss, then serve the spicy garlic chicken and broccoli noodle bowls hot for a delicious meal.
Notes
- You can use any kind of noodles you prefer—rice noodles, egg noodles, or even whole wheat noodles work great.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the chili paste to 1 teaspoon or omit it.
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce and noodles.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: spicy garlic chicken, broccoli noodle bowls, stir fry noodles, quick chicken dinner, easy Asian chicken recipe
