Ingredients
– 1 pound broccoli, cut into florets for color, crunch, and fresh vegetable base
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch cubes for lean protein and tender bite
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning the chicken
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating the chicken and helping the sauce cling
– 2 tablespoons sesame oil for cooking the chicken and building nutty sesame flavor
– 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for texture and classic finishing touch
– 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts) for freshness and mild onion flavor garnish
– 1/4 cup water for sauce base
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening the sauce
– 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for salty, savory depth
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil for rich nutty note
– 1 teaspoon chili sauce for gentle heat
– 2 tablespoons light brown sugar for sweetness and balancing soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons honey for shine and smooth mellow sweetness
– 2 garlic cloves, minced for aroma and savory bite
Instructions
1-First Step: Prep the broccoli Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch them for about 3 minutes, just until they turn bright green and slightly tender. Drain the broccoli right away and set it aside.
2-Second Step: Coat the chicken Place the chicken cubes in a bowl and sprinkle on the kosher salt and cornstarch. Toss until every piece is lightly coated.
3-Third Step: Mix the sesame sauce In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together first to make a smooth slurry. Then add the soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, chili sauce, light brown sugar, honey, and minced garlic. Stir until the sauce looks smooth and well mixed.
4-Fourth Step: Cook the chicken Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in batches so the pieces have room to brown. Cook for about 10 minutes total, turning as needed until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
5-Fifth Step: Add broccoli and sauce Return the blanched broccoli to the skillet and pour in the sesame sauce. Stir everything gently so the chicken and broccoli get coated. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
6-Final Step: Finish and serve Turn off the heat and top the Sesame Chicken With Broccoli with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve it hot while the sauce is still glossy and the broccoli is bright. It tastes great over steamed rice, brown rice, or noodles.
Last Step:
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๐ฅฆ Blanch broccoli ahead โ keeps it crisp & vibrant green.
๐พ Double cornstarch slurry for extra glossy, sticky sauce.
๐ Cook chicken batches to sear, not steam, for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 oz chicken + veggies
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 609 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
