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Honey Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
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Honey Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

An easy weeknight dinner option, this honey sesame chicken with broccoli is faster than ordering takeout! With a delicious sauce that coats every bite of the chicken, this will become a regular in your house!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Broccoli, honey sesame chicken, sesame chicken
Calories: 1320kcal
Author: Richa

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 Eggs
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • Sesame Seeds for topping
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together egg, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well.
  • Heat one and a half tablespoons oil in a non stick skillet and add the chicken pieces. Pan fry the chicken on high heat for 2-3 minutes on either side till the coating is crisp and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the remaining half tablespoon oil to the same pan and add ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute and add the chicken. Cover and cook this for a minute.
  • In another bowl, whisk together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil. Add this to the pan and stir well. Let the sauce simmer till it starts to thicken. Toss in the broccoli florets and coat well with the sauce.
  • Cook for another minute and switch off the flame. Top with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1320kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 113g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 452mg | Sodium: 4237mg | Potassium: 2475mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 74g | Vitamin A: 1505IU | Vitamin C: 178.4mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 5.5mg