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Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
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Healthy Sesame Chicken {GF}

Craving a flavorful dinner but don't want take out or guilt? This homemade, healthy sesame chicken recipe is everything you need and want. Baked chicken mixes with fresh broccoli and a delicious sauce for restaurant-style Chinese food.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chicken, dinner, easy dinner, gluten free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 434kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce gluten free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • Additional fine sea salt to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and the flour. Toss well and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Spread the chicken out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully flip each piece and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the chicken is baked through and no longer pink in the middle.
  • While the chicken bakes, fill a large saucepan ¾ full with water. Bring to a boil. Cook the broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green. Drain.
  • Add the chicken stock, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, chili sauce, cornstarch, and the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and ½ teaspoon of salt to a large, deep skillet. Whisk well. Turn the heat to medium-high. Continue to whisk as the sauce begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the chicken and broccoli into the sauce and cook for 1 more minute. Season with additional salt if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.

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Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1562mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg