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closeup of korean-inspired chicken and broccoli in a baking dish

Korean-Inspired Chicken with Broccoli

Korean-inspired chicken with broccoli is a delightful fusion dish that brings the best of Korean flavors into a wholesome, healthy chicken casserole. Its unique combination of sweet, savory, and spicy elements makes it a standout on any dinner table.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinate 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean/American
Servings 4
Calories 774 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken thighs boneless
  • ½ cup dark soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 medium broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoon dark soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  • Whisk ½ cup of soy sauce, add lime, brown sugar, 4 garlic cloves, ginger and chili. Submerge chicken in the marinade and set aside for 2 hours.
    ½ cup dark soy sauce, 3 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoon brown sugar, 4 garlic cloves, 1 ½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 8 chicken thighs
    chicken being seasoned to make korean-inspired chicken and broccoli
  • Heat some vegetable oil in a large pan. Pat chicken pieces dry and brown each over the high heat, making sure the pieces are still raw in the middle.
    chicken being browned to make korean-inspired chicken and broccoli
  • Afterwards saute some onions with vegetable oil for 3 minutes, add broccoli florets and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, mix for 30 seconds and stir in some cooked rice and soy sauce.
    3 cups cooked rice, 1 medium broccoli, 1 medium white onion, 3 garlic cloves, 3 tablespoon dark soy sauce
    pan of onions and broccoli being sauteed together to make korean-inspired chicken and broccoli
  • Transfer rice mixture into a casserole dish, top with chicken pieces and bake for 20 minutes.
    final step of making korean-inspired chicken and broccoli prior to baking

Nutrition

Calories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 49gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 2.612mgPotassium: 1.178mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1.278IUVitamin C: 143mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 4mg
Keyword broccoli, casserole, chicken, Korean
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