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Sesame Chicken with Broccoli and Red Peppers on a black plate
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Gluten-Free Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

This healthy sesame chicken recipe with broccoli is a lighter version of the Chinese take-out classic with tamari, honey, and a gentle pan-fry. It's a quick easy stir-fry that's perfect for a weeknight gluten-free chicken dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups small broccoli florets and thinly sliced stems (about 3/4 pound)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, arrowroot starch or tapioca starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (black or regular)

Instructions

  • In a large wok or lidded skillet, cover the broccoli with 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, reduce to medium, then cover and cook until vibrant and tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse and dry the skillet.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the egg white, cornstarch, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the chicken and toss to combine.
  • 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.
  • 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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Notes

If you find that the chicken sticks to the skillet, you can added an additional 1/2 cup of water or chicken stock with the sauce to help deglaze the pan. Usually, the peppers are enough to release those brown bits.
To make this gluten-free sesame chicken low FODMAP, you can omit the garlic and white scallions, and use maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g