Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
Crisp-edged chicken pieces tossed in a glossy honey, soy and ginger glaze with tender broccoli. Spoon it over steamed rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
Chicken thighs stay juicy and forgiving, but breasts work too; cut them slightly smaller and watch the time. Pick a soy sauce with a short, simple ingredient list. Leftovers keep for 3 days in the fridge and reheat well with a splash of water.
Method
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Pat the chicken dry and toss with 1/4 cup cornstarch and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
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Whisk the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl.
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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in a single layer for , turning once, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
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Add the remaining oil and the broccoli with 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam for until bright green and just tender.
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Add the garlic and ginger and stir for until fragrant.
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Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for until glossy and thick.
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Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
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