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Flavorful Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe with Easy Steamed Broccoli Side

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A quick and easy honey sesame chicken dish paired with steamed broccoli, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups (150g) steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1–2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Set sauce aside.
  3. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry.
  4. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Add chicken pieces in a single layer without crowding. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  5. Lower heat to medium. Pour the honey sesame sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry and slowly add it to the skillet while stirring constantly. Sauce will thicken and become glossy within 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add water if sauce becomes too thick.
  7. Steam broccoli florets until bright green and crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  8. Serve chicken alongside steamed broccoli. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to avoid overpowering saltiness. Cook chicken in batches if pan is small to get a slight crisp. Warm honey if crystallized for smooth mixing. Do not add cornstarch slurry too early; wait until sauce simmers with chicken. Steam broccoli until crisp-tender to avoid mushiness. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Frozen broccoli florets can be used as a time-saving option.

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