Description
A quick and delicious stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp broccoli coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound diced chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add 1 pound of diced chicken breast to the hot oil. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan. Stir with the chicken and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add 2 cups of broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of honey and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir to coat the chicken and broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust honey quantity for desired sweetness.
- Consider serving over rice or noodles.
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For a vegan option, substitute tofu for chicken and agave syrup for honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg