Microwave-Steamed Chicken Broccoli (Printable View)

Quick steam of chicken and broccoli in microwave delivers moist, flavorful protein and greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Vegetables

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

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ 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 as desired

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
02 - Place broccoli florets and chicken pieces in a large microwave-safe dish.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread mixture in a single layer. Place two ice cubes on top to maintain moisture during cooking.
05 - Cover tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap or lid, leaving a small corner open to vent steam.
06 - Cook on high power 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 complete cooking with residual steam.
08 - Carefully remove cover to avoid steam burns. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely home-cooked even though your microwave did most of the work.
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy because of that small ice cube trick that changes everything.
  • You get real protein and vegetables ready to eat in less time than ordering delivery.
02 -
  • Those ice cubes aren't just a gimmick—they're the difference between chicken that's juicy and chicken that's rubbery, so don't skip them.
  • Leaving that one corner of the plastic wrap open prevents it from puffing up dangerously and lets you peek at how things are cooking.
03 -
  • Cut the chicken into uniform pieces so no part overcooks while another part is still raw—this detail makes more difference than it sounds.
  • The one open corner of the plastic wrap matters; too much steam escaping means longer cooking time, and too little means things get mushy.
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