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Honey Sesame Chicken And Broccoli

A bold and flavorful Chinese inspired dish featuring tender chicken, crisp tender broccoli, and a sticky honey sesame glaze. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknights.
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Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the Chicken & Broccoli:

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1–2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups broccoli florets about 2 crowns
  • 2 green onions diced

Instructions
 

  • Steam broccoli with salt until bright green and tender-crisp, about 6 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
  • Whisk soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Toss chicken in a bag with cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Sauté chicken in hot olive oil over medium heat until golden and fully cooked on all sides.
  • Pour sauce into the skillet, stir, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
  • Fold in the broccoli, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.