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sesame chicken with broccoli

Recipe by
Eileen Simon
The Villages, FL

Meal is delicious and easy to prepare

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sesame chicken with broccoli

  • 2 c
    broccoli florets
  • 6 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • 2 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken thighs, breasts or mix, trimmed, patted dry cut into 1 1/2" chunks
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 5 Tbsp
    honey
  • 4 Tbsp
    soy sauce, low sodium
  • 3 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    sriracha
  • 1 clove
    garlic, finely grated
  • 1 tsp
    finely grated ginger
  • 3/2 tsp
    toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    toasted sesame seeds
  • 2
    scallions, thinly slice
  • 2 tsp
    kosher salt

How To Make sesame chicken with broccoli

  • 1
    Set a steamer basket in a medium pot with 1" water, cover pot, and bring water to a boil. Uncover and steam broccoli until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside
  • 2
    Whisk cornstarch, pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat
  • 3
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high. Add half of the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate
  • 4
    Heat remaining olive oil, cook remaining chicken and transfer to a plate
  • 5
    Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  • 6
    Transfer sauce to a skillet and cook 1 minute to reduce slightly.
  • 7
    Return chicken to skillet, toss in sauce to coat, and cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in reserved broccoli, toss to coat and remove from heat
  • 8
    Top with scallions and remaining sesame seeds. Serve with rice on the side

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