Chicken And Broccoli Microwave Magic Recipes

20 MINUTE MEAL-PREP CHICKEN, RICE, AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• To Cook the Rice:Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. this Stir in the rice; cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
• To Cook the chicken: Rub chicken with brown sugar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy-duty pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until the undersides develop dark grill marks. Flip the chicken breasts using a pair of tongs or a fork and cook the other side for 5-6 minutes. Turn off heat and allow chicken breasts to rest in pan for at least 5 minutes before cutting.
• To steam broccoli: There are two ways to cook the broccoli. To blanch the broccoli on the stove-top. Boil water in a large pot. Add broccoli florets to pot and blanch for just 1 minute. Remove from the pot. To steam in the microwave: Place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and add water 3 tablespoons water to the bowl. Cover with a ceramic plate or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
• To assemble: Cut the chicken into slices or small bite-size pieces. Use a 1 cup measuring cup to evenly spoon 1 cup of rice into each meal-prep container (4 total) Top the rice with slices chicken and broccoli florets. Cover and refrigerate for you to 4 days. To reheat microwave on high for 2 minutes or until steaming.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI STIR FRY (EXTRA SAUCE!)

Steps:

• Broccoli: steam or boil using preferred method until cooked to your taste (it won't cook any further in the stir fry). I usually microwave steam 3 minutes on high. Drain well.
• Sauce: Mix cornflour and soy sauce, then mix in remaining ingredients.
• Tenderising option: Consider tenderising chicken breast using this method. (Not needed for thigh)
• Cook: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, stir for 10 seconds until garlic starts to go golden.
• Then add chicken and cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked through.
• Add broccoli, Sauce and water. Stir well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the Sauce thickens and becomes glossy, and coats the ingredients.
• Serve over rice!

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI MICROWAVE MAGIC

Steps:

• Melt butter in microwave dish. Add shallot and microwave until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in flour and slowly stir in chicken broth.
• Microwave 2 minutes.
• Stir in the milk and microwave 4 minutes until sauce begins to thicken stopping after 2 minutes to stir.
• Add curry, salt and pepper to taste.
• Microwave 1 more minute. Stir in sour cream.
• Place cooked chicken on bottom of casserole. Add broccoli over the chicken. Pour sauce evenly over the broccoli. Combine cheeses, and sprinkle half over the casserole.
• Loosely cover casserole an microwave for 8 minutes.
• Remove from microwave and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Allow to set for 5 minutes, until cheese melts.
• Tip: If you want a golden topping set under broiler for a few minutes.
• If you add rice or pasta to this dish you should microwave an extra 4 minutes.