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Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

By: Julia Pacheco
Make better-than-takeout flavor in your own kitchen—this Sesame Chicken & Broccoli is sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbs vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless-skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 stalk broccoli florets
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 Tbs grated ginger
  • 1 Tbs minced garlic
  • 2 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbs oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbs cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • Serve over brown, white or cauliflower rice

Instructions 

  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce and cornstarch and set aside.
  • Place a skillet or saucepan over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the chicken flipping it only a few times until golden brown. This may take 8 – 10 minutes.
  • Toss in the green onions, broccoli, garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 3 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Pour the mix from STEP 1 over the top and give it a really good stir.
  • Add the 1/4 cup of water and stir until the liquid has thickened, about 1 -2 minutes.
  • Serve hot over your choice of rice!

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Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Rebecca says:

    I want to make this but I don’t know if 4 servings would be enough? Could I double the recipe and still be okay?

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