Skinny 15-Minute Sesame Chicken and Broccoli
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Skinny 15-Minute Sesame Chicken and Broccoli
Description
Skinny 15-Minute Sesame Chicken and Broccoli begins with cooking diced boneless skinless chicken breast in a mix of olive and sesame oils until nearly done. Meanwhile, a sauce combining low-sodium soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, brown sugar, and ground ginger is heated in a separate saucepan. A slurry of cornstarch and cold water is added to thicken the sauce to a glaze consistency.
The cooked chicken is combined with broccoli florets in the skillet, and the thickened sauce is poured over them and stirred to coat evenly. The mixture is covered and simmered gently until the broccoli reaches the desired crisp-tender texture. Optional salt and pepper enhance the seasoning. Sesame seeds garnish the finished dish for added texture and presentation.
This recipe offers a balanced stir-fry with familiar Asian-inspired flavors and a straightforward method suited to quick weeknight cooking. It yields a dish with tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and a glossy, flavorful sauce.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for several days or can be frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1.25 pounds chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons water cold
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce or to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- salt optional and to taste
- black pepper optional and to taste
- sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the oils, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is nearly cooked through; stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- While chicken cooks, to a small bowl, add the cornstarch, water, and stir to dissolve; set slurry aside.
- To a separate medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, stir to combine, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Allow mixture to bubble gently for 1 minute.
- After the mixture is boiling, add the cornstarch slurry, whisk to combine, and allow the sauce to boil and thicken for 2 to 3 minutes; whisking nearly constantly.
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet, add the broccoli to the other side, evenly pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, and gently stir to combine and coat evenly.
- Cover skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until broccoli is as crisp-tender as desired.
- Optionally add salt and pepper, evenly sprinkle with the sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce quantity to taste for desired level of spiciness.
- Add salt and black pepper as needed after cooking to suit personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1119mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 987mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 752IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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