Honey Sesame Chicken Broccoli (Print Version)
Juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and honey-sesame sauce combine for a flavorful and easy meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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60 millilitres low sodium soy sauce
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30 millilitres water
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22 millilitres toasted sesame oil
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45 millilitres honey
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15 millilitres rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
→ Chicken and Broccoli
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2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
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2 tablespoons plain flour
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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450–680 grams boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2–4 centimetre pieces
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 cups broccoli florets (approximately 2 heads)
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2 whole green onions, diced
# Instructions:
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Fill a large pot with 5–7 centimetres of water and add broccoli florets with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and steam for 6 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to halt cooking.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, finely grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds until completely smooth.
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Combine cornstarch, plain flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken pieces to a large plastic bag, sprinkle with the flour mixture, seal, and toss until chicken is evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear for 2–3 minutes without turning until golden, then turn to brown all sides. Cook until chicken is fully done and no pink remains in the center.
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Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour prepared sauce over cooked chicken. Toss to coat, bring to a simmer, and stir until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken. Remove from heat.
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If space allows, add broccoli to the skillet and gently fold until evenly distributed. Alternatively, combine chicken and broccoli in a large bowl. Top with diced green onions and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For best texture, avoid overcooking the broccoli to preserve its vibrant colour and crispness.