Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli and Sesame
Bite-size chicken breast and tender-crisp broccoli in a glossy honey, garlic, soy, and sesame sauce.
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil divided
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and 3 tablespoons of the measured water. Separately, stir cornstarch with the remaining 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté broccoli for about 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook the 1-inch chicken pieces in two batches, turning until browned and 165°F in the thickest pieces. Transfer each finished batch to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic with the honey-soy mixture. Simmer for about 1 minute until fragrant, stir in the remixed slurry, and cook for 1–2 minutes until glossy.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the chicken, its juices, and broccoli until coated. Adjust salt and pepper and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerate in shallow containers within 2 hours; use within 3–4 days.
- Reheat to 165°F, adding a splash of water to loosen the thickened sauce.