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Healthier Broccoli Chicken

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs broccoli florets
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into strips
  • 6 tablespoons corn start divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken breast with 4 tablespoons corn starch and salt
  2. In a large deep pan, add 3 tablespoons water and broccoli
  3. Steam until broccoli turns bright green
  4. Remove from pan and set aside
  5. Wipe pan clean
  6. Add olive oil
  7. Brown chicken on both sides. Don't worry if it's not cooked through
  8. Saute garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant
  9. Remove from pan and set aside
  10. Mix 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 1 cup water until smooth
  11. Add ginger, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha and soy sauce
  12. Mix well and add to pan and cook until thickened
  13. Add chicken and broccoli back to the pan and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the middle
  14. Serve over white rice