Best Pan Steamed Broccoli Recipes

Pan Steamed Broccoli image

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli with stalk, rinsed and trimmed
1/3 cup water
Pinch kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Peel the stalk of the broccoli, remove the florets and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cut the stalk in half crosswise and then slice each half into 1/8-inch thick slices lengthwise. Place the stalk pieces in the bottom of a 2 1/2 to 3-quart saucepan, add the water and salt. Lay the florets on top. Cover, place over high heat and cook for 3 minutes. Decrease the heat to low and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the butter and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

PAN-STEAMED CHICKEN + BROCCOLI image

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup wheat-free tamari
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 small head broccoli, torn into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 scallion, chopped to garnish

Steps:

1. Drizzle the sesame oil in a large non-stick frying pan and place over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken breasts in one layer to the pan. Let brown for about a minute on each side. Add the broccoli, tamari and chicken broth, reduce to a medium low heat and let simmer and steam for about 10-12 minutes until the broccoli is soft but still has some bite and the chicken is cooked all the way through. 2. Plate the chicken and broccoli, leaving the juices in the pan. Add the sesame seeds to the liquid and cook for another minute. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and broccoli and garnish with scallions and more sesame seeds as desired.