Description
A cozy weeknight meal featuring golden chicken and tender-crisp broccoli, all coated in a glossy honey-sesame sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 – 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-2-inch pieces)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups broccoli florets (about 2 crowns)
- 2 whole green onions (diced)
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli: Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches of water and add the broccoli with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes or until tender-crisp, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the chicken: Place chicken in a plastic bag. In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture onto the chicken, seal the bag, and toss to coat.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in a single layer for 2-3 minutes until golden, flipping to cook all sides. Ensure it is fully cooked.
- Cook the sauce: Pour sauce over the cooked chicken and simmer until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Toss chicken and broccoli: Add broccoli to the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve warm topped with diced green onions.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a comforting meal. Adjust sweetness with more vinegar or honey as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, broccoli, honey, sesame, easy dinner, weeknight meals, Asian cuisine