Sesame-Coated Chicken with Broccoli Recipe

Name: Sesame-Coated Chicken with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt and freshly ground pepper; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, preferably unhulled; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 pound broccoli, stems peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds, tops cut into florets; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/4 cup sesame seeds, preferably unhulled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound broccoli, stems peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds, tops cut into florets
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
Steamed rice, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a large bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper, and toss with flour to coat thoroughly.
3
Let the chicken stand for a few minutes, until the coating gets soggy.
4
Pour 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over the chicken and toss to coat, then coat the chicken with the sesame seeds.
5
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
6
Add the chicken in an even layer and cook over high heat, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
7
Turn the chicken and cook until browned on the second side, about 2 minutes.
8
With tongs, transfer the chicken to a rimmed baking sheet and put it in the oven while you finish the dish.
9
In the oil remaining in the skillet, cook the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
10
Add the chicken broth and boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
11
Add the broccoli, cover and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
12
Stir in the oyster sauce, season with salt and remove from the heat.
13
Gently stir in the chicken and sesame oil and serve with steamed rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, Salt and freshly ground pepper, All-purpose flour, for dusting, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, preferably unhulled, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Coated Chicken with Broccoli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame-Coated Chicken with Broccoli

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