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Sesame Chicken Broccoli | Simmer & Sage

Sesame Chicken & Broccoli

Syrupy, tangy sauce over lean chicken & fresh broccoli gives you the best of Chinese takeout healthfully at home
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 2 bunches of broccoli cleaned and cut into florets
  • 4 cups cooked white or Jasmine rice
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry Sherry
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 4 tsp. chili garlic sauce
  • 3 tsp. brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 4 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 4 tsp. garlic minced
  • 4 tsp. fresh ginger minced
  • 3 scallions diced (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, toss the cubed chicken with the cornstarch. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add the broccoli and continue cooking until the broccoli softens. Lower heat to a simmer.
  • Whisk all remaining ingredients except for sesame seeds together in a bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet and toss with to combine with the chicken and broccoli. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat a small pan over low heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook until they start to turn a golden color and become fragrant. Make sure to move the seeds around the pan to toast them evenly. Remove from heat.
  • Distribute rice among 4-5 serving bowls. Top with the chicken and broccoli, toasted sesame seeds and diced scallions.
Keyword chicken, dinner
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