Easy Buffalo Glazed Broccoli Chicken

Want a pre-workout meal that is super easy, macro/ micro friendly, and tasty? Try this version of a chicken and broccoli bowl. You can have your sauce, and eat it too! All the flavor, without leaving the dish feeling “heavy”. Want a little something spicy to put a pep in your step? You can’t go wrong with a little spicy buffalo sauce.

  • 300 Grams Broccoli Florets
  • 16 Ounces Chicken Breasts, Diced
  • 180 Grams Raw Basmati Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Buffalo Sauce

  1. Measure rice and cook according to directions (about 15 minutes). 

  2. While rice is cooking, preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray, and add in diced chicken breasts. Saute chicken until browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir broccoli florets into the chicken, add ¼ cup of water and cover with a lid. Let steam for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. 

  4. Once cooked, add buffalo sauce and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Lemon Garlic Glazed Broccoli Chicken

Want a pre-workout meal that is super easy, macro/ micro friendly, and tasty? Try these versions of a chicken and broccoli bowl. You can have your sauce, and eat it too! All the flavor, without leaving the dish feeling “heavy”. Get inspired by takeout and make a light lemon-garlic glaze… add a little soy sauce if you feel fancy! Want a little something spicy to put a pep in your step? You can’t go wrong with a little buffalo sauce. So many options to perk up those meal prep staples. 

Recipe and photography by Heather Dahlenburg 

Lemon Garlic Glazed:

  • 300 Grams Broccoli Florets
  • 16 Ounces Chicken Breasts, Diced
  • 180 Grams Raw Basmati Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1 Lemon, Juiced
  • 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch

Lemon Garlic Glazed Chicken:

  1. Measure rice and cook according to directions (about 15 minutes). 
  2. While rice is cooking, preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray, add in diced chicken breasts. 
  3. Saute chicken until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir broccoli florets into the chicken, add ¼ cup of water and cover with a lid. 
  4. Let steam for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  5. In a small bowl, combine honey, lemon juice, garlic and cornstarch. 

  6. Pour over the chicken and broccoli, and stir until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and enjoy!