20-Minute Sesame Chicken Recipe: Don't Scroll Past This Stir-fry Recipe Chicken Recipes Dinner

Tender, juicy chicken and crisp-tender broccoli are bathed in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce – all in about 20 minutes! No need for takeout Asian food when you have easy recipes like this one.

Serve this sesame chicken stir-fry recipe with fried rice or rice noodles. Aren't you glad you didn't scroll past this delicious dinner recipe?

Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cold water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 - 5 cups broccoli florets
• sesame seeds, for garnish

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside. 
2. In a saucepot. combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, hoisin, chili garlic sauce, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil. Slowly pour in the cornstarch and cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 
3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until almost cooked through. 
4. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. 
5. Pour in the sauce and cook about 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds. 

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