Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil
- 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free tamari (you can use regular soy sauce if you can eat gluten)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (black or regular)
Instructions
- In a large wok or lidded skillet, cover the broccoli with 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, reduce to medium, then cover and cook until vibrant and tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse and dry the skillet.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the egg white, cornstarch, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the chicken and toss to combine.
- Heat the oil in the skillet over high heat. When hot, add the chicken in an even layer. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 2 minutes, then stir dry until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minute more. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and stir fry the peppers and white scallions until lightly charred, 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the tamari, sesame oil, honey, and sesame seeds. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and green scallions. Serve over brown or white rice.
Sandra
