I have been making this delicious recipe for about a year now. I adapted it from the one included in my Zumba DVDs’ recipe book.
My husband was surprised that it was low in calories but rich in taste.
Sesame Chicken and Broccoli
Yield:
4
Prep Time:
4 minutes
Cook Time:
8 minutes
Total Time:
12 minutes
An easy and healthy alternative to the carryout version.
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Ingredients
- 2lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 tbsp. honey
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch powder dissolved in 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 cup cooked brown rice, or whole wheat pasta
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat. (You can use canola oil instead).
- Sprinkle garlic powder and some soy sauce over chicken. Cook chicken, turning to brown on all sides, until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Add the broccoli.
- While the chicken and broccoli cooks, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil and sesame seeds in a bowl.
- Add the soy sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken and broccoli and toss to coat.
- Add the cornstarch and water mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Place your cooked brown rice (or pasta) on a plate and top it with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 701Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 1941mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 8gSugar: 13gProtein: 82g
Elissa says
YUM. This looks incredible and a fairly quick dish to make. Thank you so much for sharing!
xo,
Elissa
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Nadine Lynn says
This looks super yummy, thanks for sharing!
Chels says
mmmm. I will be trying this recipe ASAP!
calicodaisy says
We always love to order sesame chicken from Chinese takeout. Your recipe looks quick, easy, & tasty.
Lauren {at} Life.Love.Lauren says
Oh I def wanna try this! Thanks!
Blue Dog Belle says
YUM!!! This looks so good!
Rachel Murphree says
I will definitely be trying this one! Thanks for sharing!
Chloe West says
Yum this sounds really good! Just pinned it :)
Jessica Jean-Marie says
This looks & sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Veronica @ Passion, Pink & Pearls says
definitely trying this!
Veronica @ Passion, Pink & Pearls says
definitely trying this!
Veronica @ Passion, Pink & Pearls says
definitely trying this!
Veronica @ Passion, Pink & Pearls says
definitely trying this!
Veronica @ Passion, Pink & Pearls says
definitely trying this!
Veronica @ Passion, Pink & Pearls says
definitely trying this!
Veronica @ Passion, Pink & Pearls says
definitely trying this!
Sharlee says
I should not be as excited to try this as I am, but my gosh! Pinned it…it’s going on the menu ASAP. Can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing.
Charlotte F says
Yum! I made a chickpea & broccoli salad the other day, it was a real treat! I love broccoli. :)
mQs says
This looks so good! I am going to have to try it when I get home from college and finally have access to a kitchen to cook in!
courtneyem says
This looks so good!! :)
LB says
Looks delicious!!
Courtney says
I think I’ll be making this for husband next week. I’m sure it will be a welcome change from our endless Mexican/pasta meals on rotation!
Victoria Mason says
Really like this idea! I’m going to try it today and maybe use eggs since I do not feel like cooking chicken at lunch time. I’m pinning it!
Julia {J- Ziggy} says
looks great! I’ll have to add this to my rotation!
Becca Moss says
YUM. Oh my gosh.
Samantha says
That looks delicious!
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