Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Garlic and Broccoli
A popular Asian-inspired stir-fry combining tender chicken with crisp broccoli and a savory garlic-sesame sauce. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, broccoli florets, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast into thin strips and toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, then remove from skillet.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 cup water, cover and steam for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and add 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey. Stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the top before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Garlic and Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Garlic and Broccoli?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Garlic and Broccoli?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Garlic and Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Garlic and Broccoli?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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