5 from 20 votes
Skillet Sesame Chicken & Broccoli
Skillet Sesame Chicken & Broccoli features tender chicken pieces coated in cornstarch, pan-seared to a crisp exterior, then simmered with steamed broccoli in a honey and soy sauce glaze thickened with cornstarch slurry. Finished with sesame seeds, this dish balances sweet, savory, and mild tangy flavors with crisp-tender vegetables and a glossy sauce coating the chicken.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
421 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breast 1 ½ inch pieces, chopped, boneless, skinless
- 4 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli steamed until tender, florets
Sauce
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water cold
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine 4 chopped boneless skinless chicken breasts, and 4 tablespoons corn starch in a large resealable bag and shake to coat.
- Whisk together 6 tablespoons honey, 4 tablespoons ketchup, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet then add the coated chicken. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add 2 cups broccoli florets, and pour the sauce over the top. Continue to stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes longer until chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water . Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and stir until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1041mg
(43%)
Potassium
663mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1041mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.