Description
Honey sesame chicken and broccoli brings together sweet and savory flavors that dance on your plate, making dinner feel like a delightful adventure. Crispy chicken coated in a glossy sauce and tender broccoli create a perfect balance that makes your taste buds smile with satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 11.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
Thickeners and Flours:
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot flour
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt for steaming broccoli
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 2 whole green onions
Instructions
- Steam 6 cups broccoli florets in 2-3 inches of water with 1 teaspoon salt for 6 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a small bowl until smooth.
- Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in another small bowl.
- Place 1.5 lbs chicken breast pieces in a large plastic bag. Sprinkle the flour mixture inside and seal and shake until chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Flip chicken and continue cooking until all sides are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour prepared sauce over chicken. Toss to coat and let sauce simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold steamed broccoli into the saucy chicken or transfer to a serving bowl and toss together.
- Garnish with diced green onions and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Steaming broccoli for exactly 6 minutes keeps it bright green and perfectly tender-crisp, so watch your timer closely.
- Coating chicken in cornstarch mixture helps create a light, crispy exterior that holds sauce beautifully and prevents meat from getting soggy.
- Letting chicken cook undisturbed for first 2-3 minutes ensures a golden, crisp crust that seals in delicious flavor.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend, and use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg