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Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
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This Sesame Chicken and Broccoli recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken strips with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the stir-fry:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken stock (or chicken broth or water)
  • cooked white or brown rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: Add oil to a large wok or skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to wok or skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  3. Add vegetables: Add broccoli, green onions, ginger, and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes stirring frequently.
  4. Combine and thicken: Pour stir fry sauce over the top and stir. Add chicken stock and stir until mixture has thickened, about one to two minutes.
  5. Serve: Serve the sesame chicken and broccoli over rice.

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