5.0 from 30 votes
Skillet Sesame Chicken & Broccoli
This sweet and savory sesame flavor is so delicious and it only takes 30 minutes to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 421 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chopped boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 ½ inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed until tender
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 cold water
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1041mg
(43%)
Potassium
663mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.