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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A quick, savory chicken and broccoli stir-fry with a honey-soy sesame sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce optional tamari
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 onion medium, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1-inch ginger root peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat and toast the sesame seeds for about 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant; transfer them to a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to medium, add the olive oil to the same skillet, then add the cubed chicken and cook until lightly golden and cooked through, about 5–8 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped onion, finely chopped ginger, broccoli florets, and black pepper to the skillet; sauté together for about 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the reserved soy-cornstarch mixture, and toss everything to coat; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your liking, up to 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry, give it a final toss, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Toast sesame seeds over low heat to avoid burning.
  • Adjust cornstarch amount for a thicker or thinner sauce.