Honey Sesame Chicken Broccoli (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons water
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1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
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3 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
→ Chicken and Broccoli
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2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot flour
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1-1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 cups broccoli florets (about 2 crowns)
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2 whole green onions, diced
# Instructions:
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Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches of water and add the broccoli along with 1 teaspoon of salt. Use a steamer basket if available. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 6 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain the broccoli in a colander and rinse with cold water.
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In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, finely grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
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Place chicken pieces in a large plastic zipper bag. Whisk cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture onto the chicken, seal the bag, and toss to coat all pieces evenly.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Turn each piece to cook all sides until golden brown and fully cooked with no pink center.
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Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour the prepared sauce over it. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir the chicken in the sauce until it thickens, then remove from heat.
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Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet. If the skillet lacks space, combine the chicken and broccoli in a separate bowl. Gently fold to evenly coat and serve warm, garnished with diced green onions.
# Notes:
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For Whole30 compliance, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos and cornstarch with arrowroot starch.