Steamed Chicken And Broccoli Recipes

BAKED HOISIN CHICKEN WITH STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Put the chicken in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Pour the hoisin sauce over the chicken and turn the chicken to coat evenly. Bake until opaque and cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour an inch or more of water in a skillet or wok and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the broccoli stems in a bamboo or collapsible steamer. Set the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add the florets and continue to cook just until the vegetables are crisp tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with the salt and pepper.
• Divide the chicken and broccoli among 4 plates and serve.

STEAMED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place water in the steamer pot (enough to boil for 30 or more minutes) and place over medium heat.
• wash and chop the broccoli, and/or cauliflower and place in the steamer basket.
• Slice chicken breasts into halves or thirds and place over the vegetables.
• Salt and pepper the basket contents to taste.
• When the water is boiling, add the basket and cover tightly with a lid.
• After 5 minutes or so of steaming, separate the chicken pieces gently with a fork and continue steaming.
• Steam until all is done (about 165 for the chicken and 190 to 200F for the broccoli). This is usually about 12 to 15 minutes if the chicken is divided.

CHINESE-STYLE STEAMED CHICKEN & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1 inch cubes (2.5 cm). Add to medium bowl and set aside.
• Finely mince garlic and ginger and add to bowl. Slice the green onions (white parts and half of the green). Add white onion slices to the bowl with the chicken. Reserve sliced green part for garnish.
• Add the lite tamari and red hot chile pepper flakes to the chicken and toss to coat well. If you have extra time, let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Cut the top head off broccoli and set aside. Use a sharp knife to peel outer coating from lower stalks. Cut top into florets about 2 inches (5 cm) each. Slice stalks into rounds ¼ inch (1.25 cm) thick. Set aside.
• Put brown rice on to cook in unsalted water according to directions of rice cooker. One cup of raw rice is usually enough for four.
• After the rice has cooked for 35 minutes, place chicken in the steamer basket over the rice. Pour any remaining tamari mixture over chicken. Cover with lid. Steam over cooking rice for seven minutes.
• Turn chicken pieces, add broccoli, cover, and continue steaming until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender crisp - about 7-8 minutes more. The rice cooker should have switched to warm by now. If not, remove steamer basket with chicken and broccoli and keep warm while rice finishes.
• Serve chicken and broccoli over cooked brown rice. Garnish with sliced green onion (optional garnish).

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, cut off and discard tough bottoms of broccoli stalks. Cut broccoli into florets.
• Place broccoli in a steamer for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
• Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic, broccoli and salt and pepper to taste. Saute briefly, being careful not to burn garlic. Serve immediately.

STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mix steamed broccoli, bacon, butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

CREAMY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STEW

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salad dressing, wine, 4 tablespoons butter, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 5 hours. Skim fat. Remove chicken from slow cooker with slotted spoon; shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Combine the soup, cream cheese and 2 cups of liquid from slow cooker in a small bowl until blended; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook 45 minutes longer or until chicken is tender, adding the broccoli during the last 30 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Mash potatoes with the remaining butter, salt and pepper. , Serve chicken and broccoli mixture with potatoes.