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Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

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A delightful and quick dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce.

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1 – 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups broccoli florets (about 2 crowns)
  • 2 whole green onions, diced

Instructions

  1. Steam the broccoli: In a large pot, add 2-3 inches of water, place the broccoli along with 1 teaspoon of salt, cover, and bring to a simmer; cook for about 6 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Prepare the chicken: Place chicken in a large zipper bag. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle this over the chicken, seal the bag, and toss.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook until all sides are golden and cooked through.
  5. Cook the sauce: Pour prepared sauce over cooked chicken and toss to coat, simmer until thickened, and then remove from heat.
  6. Combine chicken and broccoli: If there’s space, add broccoli to the skillet and toss. Otherwise, combine in a separate bowl or pot, top with chopped green onions, and serve warm.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute low sodium soy sauce with coconut aminos. Adjust cornstarch for thicker sauce.

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