Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli: Easy, Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
A delicious and simple recipe combining tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a sweet sesame sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, garlic, and ginger.
- In a large skillet, heat oil and add the chicken. Cook until golden brown.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stir, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste if you prefer it less sweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honey Sesame Chicken, Broccoli, Weeknight Dinner, Easy Recipes