Microwave Steamed Chicken Broccoli (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and broccoli steamed with ice cubes to enhance moisture and juiciness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Vegetables

01 - 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (10.5 oz total)
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets (5.3 oz)

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Moisture

07 - 2 ice cubes

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
09 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
02 - Place broccoli florets and chicken pieces in a large microwave-safe dish.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over chicken and broccoli, then sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the mixture in a single layer and place 2 ice cubes on top.
05 - Cover tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap or lid, leaving a small corner open for venting.
06 - Microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and broccoli is crisp-tender.
07 - Let stand covered for 1 minute to allow steam to finish cooking.
08 - Carefully remove cover, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Genuinely tastes like you put in effort, but takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • The chicken comes out tender and juicy instead of rubbery, which feels like a small miracle in a microwave.
  • One dish, minimal cleanup, and you're left with a meal that actually feels nourishing.
02 -
  • Those ice cubes genuinely matter; without them, your chicken dries out and the broccoli gets sad, but with them, everything stays juicy and bright.
  • Leaving that corner of plastic wrap slightly open prevents steam buildup that could splatter everywhere or make your dish watery.
03 -
  • Uniform pieces of chicken are everything; if one piece is twice as thick as another, it'll cook unevenly and you'll end up with a mix of dry and undercooked.
  • Your microwave-safe dish matters more than you'd think—cheap plastic wrap can melt or release chemicals, so invest in the good stuff or use a proper microwave lid.
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