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Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli is a delightful dish where chicken breast is lightly breaded and tossed with steamed broccoli in a sweet honey sesame sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Colander Strainer
  • 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

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
 

Preparation

  • STEAM THE BROCCOLI: Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches of water and then add the broccoli along with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for 6 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • PREPARE THE SAUCE: In a small bowl stir together the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
  • PREPARE THE CHICKEN: In a large plastic zipper bag, combine chicken pieces with a mixture of cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Seal and toss to coat.

Cooking

  • COOK THE CHICKEN: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in a single layer until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • COOK THE SAUCE: Pour the prepared sauce over cooked chicken and bring to a simmer until thickened.
  • TOSS CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI TOGETHER: Add steamed broccoli to the chicken mixture and toss gently. Serve warm, garnished with green onions.

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: 1145mg
Keyword Broccoli, chicken recipes, easy dinner, Healthy Recipe, Honey Sesame Chicken, Refined Sugar Free
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