Description
A quick and satisfying honey sesame chicken and broccoli dish, perfect for weeknight meals, blending sweet and savory flavors.
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 by filling a large pot with 2-3 inches of water, adding broccoli and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Whisk until smooth.
- Coat chicken pieces in a mixture of cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens.
- Combine the chicken with the steamed broccoli in a serving bowl and garnish with diced green onions.
Notes
Try adding bell peppers or swapping chicken for shrimp for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey sesame chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy meals, chicken broccoli