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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sesame Seeds recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sesame Seeds

A quick and easy chicken and broccoli stir-fry, perfect for a weeknight lunch. Topped with sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch.

35m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains sesamePEANUT-free
480 cal|35g protein|55g carbs|12g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Breast
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g Chicken Breast into 2.54 cm cubes.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the 0.25 cup Soy Sauce, 2 tablespoons Honey, 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil, 2 cloves minced Garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated Ginger.
  3. 3In a separate small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon Cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth, creating a slurry.
  4. 4Heat a 30.48 cm skillet or wok over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. 5Add the about 680 g Chicken Breast pieces to the hot skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C.
  6. 6Add the 4 cups Broccoli Florets to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and bright green.
  7. 7Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything.
  8. 8Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  9. 9Stir in the 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds.
  10. 10Serve the chicken and broccoli stir-fry immediately over the 4 cups Cooked Rice.

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