Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli Recipe

In a hot sesame sauce, this quick chicken and broccoli stir-fry has chunks of chicken and green broccoli.

For the sauce – ▢¾ cup (185 ml) chicken broth – ▢⅓ cup (75 ml) soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free) – ▢3 tablespoons (45 ml) mirin – ▢2 tablespoons (30 g) cornstarch – ▢1 – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sriracha sauce, to taste – ▢1 tablespoon (15 g) granulated sugar or honey – ▢2 tablespoons (15 ml) toasted sesame oil Stir-fry – ▢4 cups (285 g) broccoli florets and tender light green stem, about 1 bunch – ▢2 tablespoons (30 ml) high-heat vegetable oil, such as canola or avocado – ▢1 ½ pounds (750 g) boneless chicken thigh or breast, cut into bite-size chunk – ▢2 tablespoons (30 g) grated or pressed garlic – ▢2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger – ▢1 green onion, sliced thin on the diagonal – ▢1 tablespoon (9 g) brown or white sesame seed

INGREDIENTS

Make the sauce Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, mirin, cornstarch, sriracha, sugar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until dissolved.

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Chicken, broccoli Cook broccoli for 2 minutes in boiling water. Drain, rinse under cold water, then drain again.

STEP 2

Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet on medium-high until it shimmers. Add the chicken and cook 5-7 minutes, tossing regularly, until cooked through and no longer pink.

STEP 3

Cook garlic and ginger for a few seconds until fragrant. Pour in broth and simmer. Cook until sauce thickens, 3–4 minutes. Stir broccoli into the chicken and sauce in the pan.

STEP 4

Sprinkle green onion and sesame seeds on chicken and serve.

STEP 5

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