Chicken & Broccoli

Chicken & Broccoli

from delish.com
20 min
4 - 6

This fast and easy one-pot chicken and broccoli recipe is coated in a sweet and savory sauce with plenty of flavor for a weeknight dinner that beats take-out.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. finely grated peeled ginger
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. neutral oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/2" pieces 
  • 2 medium heads broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
  • Cooked brown or white rice and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk broth, soy sauce, garlic, honey, cornstarch, ginger, and sesame oil until cornstarch is dissolved.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet or wok over high heat, heat neutral oil. Cook chicken, undisturbed, until it easily releases from pan, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and just cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    In same skillet over medium-low heat, toss broccoli in broth mixture. Cover skillet and let broccoli steam until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Uncover and return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened and chicken and broccoli are well coated, 1 to 2 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Divide rice among plates or bowls. Spoon stir-fry over. Top with sesame seeds.