Healthier Sesame Chicken Recipe
The next time you’re in the mood for a sesame chicken stir-fry from your local Asian restaurant, forget about the restaurant and make this skinny version yourself in 15 minutes! This Chinese sesame chicken and broccoli is so easy, ready in a flash, and tastes every bit as good as from a restaurant. But being that you’re making it at home, you’re in charge of the ingredients and the process. The sesame chicken is tender, juicy, and the sauce coats every piece of chicken and seeps into the nooks and crannies of the crisp-tender broccoli.
Ingredients in Healthier Sesame Chicken
To make the honey sesame chicken, you’ll need:
Olive oil Sesame oil Boneless skinless chicken Broccoli florets Salt and pepper
And to make the homemade sesame chicken sauce, you’ll need:
Cornstarch Cold water Light brown sugar Low-sodium soy sauce Honey Hoisin sauce Chili garlic sauce Ground ginger
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Sesame Chicken
Chinese sesame chicken isn’t traditionally served with broccoli, but since this is meant to be a healthier spin on the classic dish (no deep frying here!) I figured I’d add it to the pan. You may omit the broccoli if you wish. Here’s how the healthy sesame chicken recipe is made:
Tips for Making Honey Sesame Chicken
Broccoli was made for soaking up sauce, and I recommend not overcooking it. Mushy broccoli is just not appetizing and keep in mind that the broccoli will continue to soften as it sits in the sauce, even off the heat. In the Freezer: This recipe will keep airtight in the freezer for up to 3 months. Note that the broccoli will not retain its crisp-tender texture after freezing and thawing. To Reheat: I use my microwave for quickness and ease and reheat my leftovers for about 30 seconds on high, or as needed. If you’ve never used chili garlic sauce and are sensitive to heat, you may want to start with one tablespoon and you can always add more later if you want to amp up the heat level. Serve it with rice and if you’re feeling like going that route, although in an effort to keep carbs down we ate it just like this.
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