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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" cubes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil

Sesame Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari to make it gluten-free)
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2-1 tsp Chili-garlic paste
  • 2 Tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

For Serving

  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Method

  1. Heat a large pot of salted water over high heat. Blanch the broccoli for 3 minutes. Discard water set broccoli aside.
  2. Place the chicken in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and 2 tablespoons cornstarch then toss until the chicken is thoroughly and evenly coated.
  3. In a small bowl mix the water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch to make a slurry. Mix in soy sauce (or tamari), 1 tablespoon sesame oil, chili garlic paste, brown sugar, honey and minced garlic.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the chicken in two batches taking care to not crowd the pan, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
  5. Add the broccoli along with the sauce to the pan, simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions