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Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Quick and easy Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli creates a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 443

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1.5 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
Coating Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • salt
  • pepper
Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 to 1.5 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)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • bowl
  • Zipper bag

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches of water, add the broccoli and 1 teaspoon of salt, cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 6 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Place the chicken pieces in a large plastic zipper bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Sprinkle the cornstarch mixture onto the chicken, seal the bag, and toss to coat.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook the remaining sides until fully cooked.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken and bring to a simmer. Stir until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
  6. If there is room in the skillet, add the broccoli and fold together to incorporate. If not, do this in a separate bowl or pot. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1145mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables used in this dish for added flavor and nutrition. This recipe can easily adapt to use whatever you have on hand in the fridge.

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