Honey Sesame Chicken Broccoli (Print Format)
Chicken and broccoli tossed in sweet sesame sauce for a quick, flavorful main with a hint of honey.
# Ingredients:
→ The Sauce
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¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
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2 Tablespoons water
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1 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil
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3 Tablespoons honey
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1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
→ Chicken and Broccoli
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2 Tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
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2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Salt and pepper
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1-1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
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2 Tablespoons olive oil
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6 cups broccoli florets (about 2 crowns)
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2 whole green onions, diced
# Steps:
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Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches of water and add the broccoli along with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 6 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain the broccoli in a colander and rinse with cold water.
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In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Set the sauce aside.
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Place the chicken pieces in a large plastic zipper bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Sprinkle the mixture onto the chicken, seal the bag, and toss to coat evenly.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet. Cook without moving them for 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the remaining sides until the chicken is golden all around and fully cooked with no pink in the center.
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Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the prepared sauce over it with the heat on medium-low. Toss the chicken to coat and bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
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If there is room in your skillet, add the broccoli to the chicken and gently fold to incorporate evenly. Otherwise, use a separate bowl or pot to combine. Sprinkle with diced green onions and serve warm.
# Tips:
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Replace the soy sauce with coconut aminos and the cornstarch with arrowroot starch for a Whole30-friendly version.