Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Chicken breast is lightly breaded and browned, then tossed with steamed broccoli and coat in a sweet honey sesame sauce.

Ingredients

  • low sodium soy sauce
    ¼ c
  • water
    2 tbsp
  • sesame oil
    1 ½ tbsp
  • honey
    3 tbsp
  • rice vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • fresh ginger

    finely grated

    1 tsp
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • sesame seeds
    1 tbsp
  • cornstarch
    2 tsp
  • cornstarch or arrowroot flour
    2 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour
    2 tbsp
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

    cut into 1-2-inch pieces

    1
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • broccoli florets

    about 2 crowns

    6 c
  • whole green onions

    diced

    2

Directions

  1. 1

    STEAM THE BROCCOLI: Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches of water and then add the broccoli along with 1 teaspoon of salt (use a steamer basket if you have one, but it’s not necessary). Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat as low as you can and cook for 6 minutes or until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain the broccoli in a colander and rinse with cold water.

  2. 2

    PREPARE THE SAUCE: In a small bowl stir together the coconut aminos, water, oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Set the sauce aside.

  3. 3

    PREPARE THE CHICKEN: 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 the cornstarch mixture onto the chicken. Seal the bag and then toss to evenly coat all of the pieces.

  4. 4

    COOK THE CHICKEN: Heat the oil in a large skillet and over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (should be shimmering and thin, but not smoking), place the chicken pieces in a single layer across the bottom of the skillet. Allow the chicken to cook without touching them for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Flip the chicken to cook all the remaining sides of each piece until they are all golden all around and the chicken is fully cooked (no pink in the center).

  5. 5

    COOK THE SAUCE: Once the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides, pour the prepared sauce over top with the oven on medium-low heat. Toss the chicken to coat in the sauce and bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir the chicken in the sauce until it has thickened, then remove the pan from the heat.

  6. 6

    TOSS CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI TOGETHER: If you have room in your skillet, add the broccoli to the chicken mixture in the skillet and gently fold to evenly incorporate. If you don’t have enough room, do this in a separate bowl or pot. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve warm.

Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

443 cal

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About this Recipe

Tired of weeknight dinner dilemmas? This Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli recipe delivers all the sweet and savory flavors you crave from your favorite takeout spot, made fresh in your own kitchen. It's designed to bring authentic taste to your table without the fuss.

What sets this dish apart is the perfectly balanced honey sesame sauce, which coats every piece of lightly breaded chicken and tender steamed broccoli. The chicken achieves a satisfying texture from being lightly breaded and browned, ensuring each bite is flavorful and not just saucy, making for a truly dynamic dish. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a remarkable meal.

Get ready for a harmonious blend of sweet and savory in every bite. The chicken is tender on the inside with a subtle crispness from its light breading, perfectly complemented by crisp-tender steamed broccoli. Everything comes together in a glossy, sticky-sweet honey sesame sauce, brightened by aromatic fresh ginger and garlic, and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and vibrant green onions. With 443 calories per serving, it’s a satisfying main course that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

While delicious as is, you can easily customize this Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat, or swapping some of the broccoli for other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas or sliced bell peppers to vary the texture and color. For a deeper sesame flavor, toast the sesame seeds before incorporating them into the sauce.

This Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli makes for a fantastic main course, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Serve it alongside fluffy white rice or noodles to soak up every last bit of that delicious sauce, and garnish with fresh green onions and extra sesame seeds for a vibrant finish.

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