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Spicy Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli

Karen Tedesco
A quick, super-tasty chicken and broccoli stir-fry full of green broccoli and tender chicken chunks in a spicy sesame sauce.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Chicken
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 446 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the sauce

  • ¾ cup (185 ml) low-sodium 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 chunks
  • 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 seeds
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Instructions
 

Prepare the sauce

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

Chicken and broccoli

  • Cook the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again.
  • Add the oil to a large (12-inch) non-stick skillet and heat on medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the chicken and cook 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook a few seconds until fragrant. Pour in the broth mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is thickened. Add the broccoli to the pan and stir to combine with the chicken and sauce.
  • Sprinkle the green onion and sesame seeds over the chicken and serve.

Notes

  • Frozen broccoli florets can be used in place of fresh. Blanch them for 1 minute instead of 2 in step 1.
  • Serving suggestion: Serve with hot cooked rice or rice noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 39gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1632mgPotassium: 838mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 654IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg