Sesame Chicken And Broccoli Recipes

SESAME CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together 3 Tbsp. of the soy sauce, 1 tsp. sesame oil, and 2 tsp. honey. Add cut-up chicken, toss to coat, then marinate for 20 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon. Discard the marinade.
• In a large nonstick skillet or wok heat 2 tsp. of canola oil over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken at a time for 6 minutes until browned and cooked through, turning once or twice. Transfer to a large serving plate. Heat 2 tsp. canola oil to cook remaining chicken. Transfer to serving plate.
• In the same skillet heat the remaining 2 tsp. canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. For sesame sauce, in a small bowl whisk together broth, remaining soy sauce, remaining honey, the cornstarch, vinegar, and chili paste until cornstarch and honey are incorporated. Add sauce to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened and darkened in color. Stir in remaining 1 tsp. sesame oil. Add cooked chicken back to skillet. Add steamed broccoli to skillet. Stir to combine.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion tops. Serve with brown rice, if desired.

QUICK SESAME CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook rice with a pinch of salt according to package directions.
• Set a steamer basket in a medium pot filled with 1" water, cover pot, and bring water to a boil. Steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Whisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over high. Add half of the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
• Transfer first batch of chicken to a plate. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and cook remaining chicken. Add sauce to skillet along with first batch of chicken. Toss well and cook until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in reserved broccoli, toss to coat, and remove from heat.
• Divide chicken and broccoli among 4 plates and top with scallions and remaining 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds. Serve with rice on the side.

WHOLE30 SESAME CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RICE

Steps:

• Pulse the broccoli stems in a food processor until they break down into pieces about the size of a grain of rice, and then transfer to a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is bright green, about 5 minutes. Put the broccoli florets on top of the broccoli rice, reduce the heat to low, cover and let steam until the florets and the rice are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the liquid aminos, orange juice, arrowroot starch/flour, sesame oil, chile flakes, garlic and ginger in a medium bowl until smooth.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until light golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Pour in the orange juice mixture, and cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Add a splash of water to thin out the sauce if needed. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper.
• Divide the broccoli florets and rice among shallow bowls and top with the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds.