Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Quick and flavorful stir-fried chicken tossed with crunchy broccoli and coated in a savory sesame soy sauce glaze. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon, grated ginger
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2, sliced thinly green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger to the pan, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Toss in 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top before serving hot with steamed rice or noodles.