This girl loves her stir-fry…
I’m talkin’ any kind- beef, pork, chicken, veggie, anything stir-fry gets my tastebuds moving!
And this 15-minute sesame broccoli chicken is no exception, my friends. We’re working with simple ingredients here that are thrown together to make a stir-fry sauce that is then poured over the cooked chicken and broccoli and BAM! Taste bud heaven, baby!
I love it when something is so simple yet tastes so good. We served this with some pastina mustard and we were in love. Taste-bud-loving heaven.
INGREDIENTS USED TO MAKE THIS SESAME BROCCOLI CHICKEN
- Stir-fry: boneless chicken breasts, broccoli, green onions, sesame seeds
- Stir-fry Sauce: soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic cloves, ground ginger, and cornstarch
HOW TO MAKE THIS SESAME BROCCOLI CHICKEN
- Combine stir-fry sauce ingredients into a bowl and set aside.
- Cook chicken in a wok or skillet with oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Add broccoli to a wok or skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes or until bright green.
- Add chicken back to the wok or skillet with the broccoli and pour stir-fry sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Toss to combine. Serve!
Suitable Side Dishes
To complement Broccoli Chicken, consider serving it with:
- Steamed Rice: A classic pairing that soaks up the savory sauce.
- Quinoa: A nutritious alternative that adds extra protein and fiber.
- Noodles: Soba or rice noodles can enhance the dish's Asian-inspired flavors.
- Garlic Bread: Adds a delightful crunch and is perfect for sopping up any sauce.
- Mixed Green Salad: A refreshing side that balances the meal with fresh veggies.
Tips for Quick Ingredient Handling Chicken Broccoli Sesame
- Pre-cut Ingredients: Buy pre-chopped broccoli and chicken, or chop them ahead of time to save on prep time.
- Use Frozen Broccoli: Frozen broccoli can be a convenient option and cooks quickly in the microwave.
- Marinate Chicken: If time allows, marinate the chicken in advance to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- One-Pan Cooking: Use a large skillet to cook both the chicken and broccoli together, allowing flavors to meld and minimizing cleanup.
- Have Your Sauces Ready: Prepare your sauces ahead of time or use store-bought options to expedite cooking.
QUICK COOKING RECIPE
Author: Jen Sharpin | So Damn Delish
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
This sesame chicken broccoli recipe is packed with flavor, uses simple ingredients, and only takes 15 minutes to make.
INGREDIENTS
STIR FRY
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
STIR FRY SAUCE
- 3 T soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 T rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Heat 2 T olive oil over medium-high heat in a wok or skillet. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through- 5-8 minutes. Drain water from the chicken and set aside.
- Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil to a wok or skillet. Add broccoli. Saute over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add chicken back to the pan.
- Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli. Stir to combine. Add sesame seeds. Stir. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Sprinkle green onion on top. Serve.
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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Simple Sesame Broccoli Chicken in Just 15 Minutes! A Quick & Tasty Recipe
This sesame broccoli chicken is packed with flavor, uses simple ingredients, and only takes 15 minutes to make. So simple, why not try with So Damn Delish?
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
STIR FRY
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
STIR FRY SAUCE
- 3 T soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 T rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Heat 2 T olive oil over medium-high heat in a wok or skillet. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through- 5-8 minutes. Drain water from the chicken and set aside.
- Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil to a wok or skillet. Add broccoli. Saute over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Add chicken back to the pan.
- Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli. Stir to combine. Add sesame seeds. Stir. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Sprinkle green onion on top. Serve.
Notes
- Pre-cut Ingredients: Buy pre-chopped broccoli and chicken, or chop them ahead of time to save on prep time.
- Use Frozen Broccoli: Frozen broccoli can be a convenient option and cooks quickly in the microwave.
- Marinate Chicken: If time allows, marinate the chicken in advance to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- One-Pan Cooking: Use a large skillet to cook both the chicken and broccoli together, allowing flavors to meld and minimizing cleanup.
- Have Your Sauces Ready: Prepare your sauces ahead of time or use store-bought options to expedite cooking.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: 30 Min or Less
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
