Chicken Broccoli Sesame Honey (Print Version)
Broccoli and chicken coated in a sesame soy glaze—with a touch of honey—for a quick, simple dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ The Sauce
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1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
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2 Tablespoons water
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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3 Tablespoons honey
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1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
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1 ½ Tablespoons sesame oil
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1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
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2 minced garlic cloves
→ Chicken and Broccoli
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Salt and pepper
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2 Tablespoons of olive oil
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6 cups of broccoli florets (about 2 crowns)
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1-1 ½ pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-2 inch chunks
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2 diced green onions
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2 Tablespoons of cornstarch or arrowroot powder
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2 Tablespoons of plain flour
# Steps:
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Add 2-3 inches of water to a large pot, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, and toss in the broccoli. Cover it and let it bubble away until it’s tender but still crisp—about 6 minutes. Drain it in a colander, then rinse with cool water.
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Mix the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds together in a small bowl. Set it to the side for later.
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Toss the chicken pieces into a big zip-top bag. In another small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, a pinch of salt (½ teaspoon), and a dash of pepper (¼ teaspoon). Pour this dry mix over the chicken in the bag, seal it tight, and shake it around so every piece is coated.
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Warm olive oil in a big frying pan over medium heat. Lay the chicken in the pan in a single layer. Let it get golden on one side without moving it—this takes 2-3 minutes. Flip the pieces and cook them until all sides are browned and the insides are no longer pink.
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With the chicken fully cooked, turn the heat to medium-low and pour the sauce mixture over. Stir the chicken around to coat it well. Let the sauce simmer and bubble gently until it thickens up. Then, take it off the heat.
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If everything fits, you can add the broccoli directly into the skillet with the chicken, folding it carefully so it’s combined. If it’s too tight, move both to a big bowl and mix there. Sprinkle green onions on top before serving warm.
# Notes and Tips:
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Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and swap cornstarch for arrowroot to make this friendly for Whole30.