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Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli: A Delightfully Easy Recipe

Enjoy this delicious Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli, a delightful recipe that combines succulent chicken with healthy broccoli and a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • small bowl
  • large skillet
  • Plastic Zipper Bag

Ingredients
  

The Sauce

  • 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

Chicken and Broccoli

  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-1.5 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)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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 tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a small bowl stir together the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Set the sauce aside.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a large plastic zipper bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, ½ teaspoons of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Sprinkle this mixture onto the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip to cook the other sides until fully cooked.
  • Once the chicken is cooked and golden brown, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat and bring the sauce to a simmer until it thickens.
  • Add the broccoli to the chicken mixture and gently fold to combine. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve warm.

Notes

For Whole30, replace soy sauce with coconut aminos and cornstarch with arrowroot starch.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1145mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Broccoli Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Family Meal, Healthy Dinner, Honey Sesame Chicken, Quick Recipe
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