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A serving of flavorful cowboy chicken with vibrant green broccoli florets.

Best way to grow Cowboy Chicken with Broccoli fast

This recipe combines chicken and broccoli for a fast and delicious meal with a cowboy twist. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • large skillet
  • whisk
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional

For the sauce

  • 00.5 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Cooking

  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is heated through.

Serving

  • Serve immediately with your favorite sides like rice or cornbread.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.