Quick Sesame Chicken With Broccoli
Quick Sesame Chicken With Broccoli is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook rice with a pinch of salt according to package directions.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook rice with a pinch of salt according to package directions.
Set a steamer basket in a medium pot filled with 1" water, cover pot, and bring water to a boil.
Steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 5–6 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
Whisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
Add chicken and toss to coat.
Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over high.
Add half of the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
Transfer first batch of chicken to a plate.
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and cook remaining chicken.
Add sauce to skillet along with first batch of chicken.
Toss well and cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes.
Fold in reserved broccoli, toss to coat, and remove from heat.
Divide chicken and broccoli among 4 plates and top with scallions and remaining 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds.
Serve with rice on the side.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.