Description
Mouthwatering honey sesame chicken and broccoli delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors from Chinese culinary traditions. Home cooks can quickly prepare this delightful dish with simple ingredients and minimal kitchen skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1–2 inch pieces
- 6 cups broccoli florets (about 2 crowns)
- 2 whole green onions, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps water
- 1.5 tbsps sesame oil
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Steaming Broccoli: Fill a large pot with water, place steamer basket, add broccoli with salt, cover and simmer on low heat for 6-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds in a mixing bowl to create a complex flavor profile.
- Chicken Coating: Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper in a sealed plastic bag, thoroughly coating chicken pieces for a crispy exterior.
- Searing Chicken: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, arrange chicken in a single layer, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown and fully cooked.
- Sauce Integration: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour sauce over chicken, gently tossing to create an even, glossy coating, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Final Assembly: Fold steamed broccoli into the chicken mixture, ensuring uniform sauce distribution and complete ingredient integration.
- Plating: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, serve immediately while warm to preserve optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking Broccoli: Steam broccoli precisely 6-7 minutes to maintain vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture without turning mushy.
- Coat Chicken Strategically: Use sealed plastic bag technique for even cornstarch coating, ensuring crispy exterior and preventing clumping.
- Control Sauce Consistency: Whisk cornstarch thoroughly to create smooth sauce without lumps, helping achieve perfect glossy glaze.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Allow sauce to simmer gently, stirring constantly to develop deep, rich flavor profile and prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg