Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This delicious stir-fry is one of my favorite ways to pair the health trifecta of chicken, broccoli, and brown rice!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 355kcal
Ingredients
STIR-FRY:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 pound chicken thighs chopped into bite-size pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 scallions chopped
- 4 tsp fresh ginger minced
- 4 cups broccoli chopped into bite-size pieces
- 4-5 Tbsp water as needed
SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 tsp honey (use 3 teaspoons for a sweeter stir-fry)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 ½ tsp arrowroot
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Begin by heating one tablespoon of oil in a large pan.
- Add in the chicken thigh pieces along with some salt and pepper, and cook through (about 10 minutes), stirring often.
- Meanwhile, whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl: soy sauce, orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, arrowroot, and red pepper flakes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it from the pan to a plate.
- Deglaze the pan by adding two tablespoons of water; stir up any brown bits.
- Add the other tablespoon of oil to the same pan, along with the garlic, scallions, and ginger.
- Saute the mix for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the broccoli, along with 2-3 tablespoons of water, and cook until bright green.
- Add back the chicken pieces, as well as the sauce ingredients (be sure to give the sauce mix a little whisk before adding to stir up the arrowroot).
- Cook the mix just until the sauce thickens and coats the broccoli and chicken pieces.
- Serve atop quinoa or brown rice with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Nutrition facts are based on using two teaspoons of honey. WW points (new system): 9
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 36.5g | Fat: 17.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 5.3g