Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli: Easy Weeknight Delight
Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken with fresh broccoli in a sweet sesame sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 cups cooked rice, for serving
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger.
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook until browned.
- Add broccoli to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring to coat.
- Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions as a garnish.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Honey Sesame Chicken, Broccoli, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal