Honey Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

Step 1

Fill a large pot with 2-3 inches of water and add the broccoli florets with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and steam for 6 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process - this keeps it bright green and perfectly tender.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds until smooth. This sauce is going to be absolutely delicious - the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty!

Step 3

Place the chicken pieces in a large plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Add this mixture to the bag with the chicken, seal it up, and shake until every piece is evenly coated. This light coating will give you the perfect golden crust.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken pieces in a single layer - don't overcrowd! Let them cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook until all sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through with no pink in the center.

Step 5

Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the prepared sauce over the golden chicken. Toss to coat and let the sauce simmer until it thickens beautifully - this should take just a minute or two. The aroma will be incredible!

Step 6

If your skillet is large enough, gently fold the steamed broccoli into the saucy chicken. If not, transfer everything to a large serving bowl and toss together. Sprinkle with diced green onions and serve immediately while hot. Every bite is pure comfort food perfection!