This healthy sesame chicken recipe with broccoli is a lighter version of the Chinese take-out classic with gluten-free tamari, honey, and a gentle pan-fry. See how to make it with my simple video step by step!

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
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (black or regular)

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil in the cleaned 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 fry until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining vegetable or coconut 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 rice or quinoa.

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