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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A quick, savory chicken and broccoli stir‑fry with a honey‑soy sesame sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce (or tamari) optional
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or flour)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 1-inch ginger root peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (or tamari), honey, lemon juice, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth; set the sauce aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium‑low heat and toast the sesame seeds for about 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant; transfer the seeds to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Raise the heat to medium, add the olive oil to the same skillet, then add the cubed chicken and cook until lightly golden and mostly cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
  • Add the chopped onion, finely chopped ginger, broccoli florets, and black pepper to the skillet; sauté for about 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp‑tender.
  • Reduce the heat to medium‑low, pour in the reserved sauce, and toss everything to coat; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your liking, up to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the stir‑fry and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spoon or Spatula

Notes

  • Use tamari for a gluten‑free option.
  • Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning.
  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Adjust cornstarch amount to change sauce thickness.