Description
Discover the delicious and easy Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli—a flavorful Asian stir fry that combines crispy chicken pieces coated in honey garlic sauce, fresh broccoli, and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish offers a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and nutritious elements with aromatic sesame flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken pieces with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss the chicken with cornstarch to create a light coating for crispiness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, lower heat, add sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add honey and soy sauce, cook for 2 minutes to thicken into a sticky sauce.
- Add cooked chicken and broccoli to the sauce. Toss to coat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until broccoli is tender yet crisp.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with additional honey or soy if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for the best crunch and flavor.
- Double fry the chicken for extra crunch.
- Adjust honey for desired sweetness.
- Toast sesame seeds before garnishing for enhanced aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg