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Sesame Chicken and Broccoli


  • Author: hannah-belssy
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Protein-rich

Description

A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a savory sesame sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Trim the broccoli into florets. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Measure soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, and have cooked rice ready to serve.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey until smooth to make a simple glaze that will coat the chicken and broccoli.
  3. In a large pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until it is bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Pour the soy sauce and honey mixture over the chicken and broccoli. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring so the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Serve the sesame chicken and broccoli over cooked rice.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 530
  • Sugar: 8.5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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