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Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

sesame chicken with broccoli and rice on a plate with a fork
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  20 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced

Sesame Sauce

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce, (such as Sambal Oelek)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  1. Fill a large pot with water and salt it. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salt and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly and evenly coated. 
  3. Make the sesame sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to make a slurry. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili sauce, brown sugar, honey and minced garlic.
  4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, working in batches as needed, add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes total.
  5. Add the broccoli and the sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.