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Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

The ultimate comfort food, Sesame Chicken with Broccoli is a quick, easy weeknight dinner that satisfies cravings. Packed with juicy chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a flavorful sauce, it's a dish your family will love. Try it tonight for a delicious and nutritious meal!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Broccoli small broccoli florets and thinly sliced stems (about 3/4 pound)
  • 1 Egg White large
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch arrowroot starch or tapioca starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts boneless skinless, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil divided
  • 1 Red Pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 Scallions white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup Tamari gluten-free or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (black or regular)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large wok or lidded skillet, cover the broccoli with 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, reduce to medium, then cover and cook until vibrant and tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse and dry the skillet.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together the egg white, cornstarch, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the chicken and toss to combine.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil in the cleaned skillet over high heat. When hot, add the chicken in an even layer. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 2 minutes, then stir fry until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining vegetable or coconut oil and stir fry the peppers and white scallions until lightly charred, 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  5. Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the tamari, toasted sesame oil, honey, and sesame seeds. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and green scallions. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.

Notes

  • If the chicken sticks: You can add an additional 1/2 cup of water or chicken stock with the sauce to help deglaze the pan.
  • Low FODMAP: To make this gluten-free sesame chicken low FODMAP, you can omit the garlic and white scallions, and use maple syrup.