Description
This Better-Than-Takeout Sticky Chicken and Broccoli is a quick, flavorful dinner that brings all the sweet and savory goodness of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. The chicken is coated in a sticky, garlicky sauce and tossed with crisp-tender broccoli for a meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Serve it over rice for the full takeout-at-home experience!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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3 cups broccoli florets
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1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Cooked white rice, for serving
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Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the broccoli and a splash of water. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Remove the lid and cook another 2 minutes to let excess moisture evaporate.
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While broccoli cooks, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the sauce over the top and stir well to coat everything.
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Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
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Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
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You can substitute chicken breasts if you prefer, but thighs stay juicier.
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For a low-carb version, skip the rice and serve over cauliflower rice or steamed greens.
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Leftovers reheat well and make great lunch meal prep!