Broccoli in Roast Chicken Drippings

Rating: 4.49 stars
63 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 42
  • 4 star values: 13
  • 3 star values: 5
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 0

Split breast chicken roasted with my favorite seasonings blend, taken out of the oven to rest. In its place, fresh broccoli spears and sliced garlic roasted until tender. Pure laziness, pure genius.

By Kristin
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • After roasting a chicken, remove it from the roasting pan and place on a serving tray to rest. Leave the oven on. Pour off excess drippings from the roasting pan, leaving just enough to coat the broccoli. Toss broccoli and garlic in the drippings until coated and place in the still hot oven. Roast for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
143 calories; 2.2 g protein; 5.5 g carbohydrates; 13.1 mg cholesterol; 25 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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VICTRONAB
Rating: 4 stars
12/05/2006
What a great easy idea for brocolli. I loved the flavor but found that the brocolli was pretty tough. The next time I cook brocolli this way (and it will now be a favororite method) I plan on tenting it with foil to keep it a bit moister. Read More
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naples34102
Rating: 3 stars
06/15/2013
The idea of the chicken drippings intrigued me. What great flavor they ll give the broccoli I thought. That accompanied by the rave reviews led me to anticipate something delightful a real treat. I didn't go through the trouble of roasting the chicken myself but I did buy a rotisserie chicken with its accompanying wonderful drippings expressly for this recipe. I was disappointed in the result. The broccoli never really got tender (let alone in 5-8 minutes) and frankly was surprisingly even on the dry side. If I was to do this again I d steam the broccoli first and then toss it with the drippings skipping the oven-roasting altogether. Read More
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(6)
63 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 42
  • 4 star values: 13
  • 3 star values: 5
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 0
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VICTRONAB
Rating: 4 stars
12/05/2006
What a great easy idea for brocolli. I loved the flavor but found that the brocolli was pretty tough. The next time I cook brocolli this way (and it will now be a favororite method) I plan on tenting it with foil to keep it a bit moister. Read More
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(111)
VICTRONAB
Rating: 4 stars
12/05/2006
What a great easy idea for brocolli. I loved the flavor but found that the brocolli was pretty tough. The next time I cook brocolli this way (and it will now be a favororite method) I plan on tenting it with foil to keep it a bit moister. Read More
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(111)
Kristin
Rating: 5 stars
03/14/2006
Ya I know..it's my recipe but I forgot something:) Don't forget to taste! It might need salt and pepper! Enjoy! Read More
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jenniferg
Rating: 5 stars
02/26/2007
This truly is pure genius! The fresh garlic and drippings added just the right seasoning. I microwaved the broccoli for 2 minutes prior to adding to the pan which shortened the cooking time in the oven. Read More
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Stefanie Black Hein
Rating: 5 stars
09/18/2008
I cooked "Roast Sticky Chicken-Rotisserie Style" (submitted by Sue Rogers on Allrecipes.com) and then cooked my broccoli using this recipe. The spices from the chicken mixed with the broccoli and garlic were phenomenal. The only problem I had it that my broccoli didn't get done anywere near the time suggested in recipe. Next time I will cook broccoli in microwave until it is almost done and then cook using this recipe. Thanks for a WONDERFUL EASY way to make broccoli special!! Read More
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Esther
Rating: 4 stars
01/13/2010
This was a very easy recipe and will make my broccoli this way anytime I roast chicken! My kids loved it. I did add a bit of butter and a splash of water since there wasn't very much chicken drippings. (I used a store-bought roasted chicken and used the drippings from it and heated in the oven while I had another side cooking in the oven) It did take a bit longer than indicated. The temp was at 400 degrees and it took close to 20 mins. Read More
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LINDA MCLEAN
Rating: 4 stars
09/30/2007
So good Kristin! Added a few more seasonings and roasted the broccoli longer than suggested. Some parts were even a little crispy which made it especially delish. Thank you! Read More
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Tiffany
Rating: 5 stars
01/06/2007
This recipe sounded way too easy to be so good but AllRecipes ratings never lie! It was excellent. The longer you cook the softer the broccoli gets so I taste test occasionally for crunchiness. Read More
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CHILECHEF
Rating: 5 stars
04/07/2006
I added some chopped garlic to the pan drippings prior to tossing in brocolli. It was delicious! Read More
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Christine Westrom
Rating: 5 stars
11/02/2009
smart! Read More
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naples34102
Rating: 3 stars
06/15/2013
The idea of the chicken drippings intrigued me. What great flavor they ll give the broccoli I thought. That accompanied by the rave reviews led me to anticipate something delightful a real treat. I didn't go through the trouble of roasting the chicken myself but I did buy a rotisserie chicken with its accompanying wonderful drippings expressly for this recipe. I was disappointed in the result. The broccoli never really got tender (let alone in 5-8 minutes) and frankly was surprisingly even on the dry side. If I was to do this again I d steam the broccoli first and then toss it with the drippings skipping the oven-roasting altogether. Read More
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