Prep Time: 25 mins
Serving Size: 4
Nutrition Information:
Diabetes-Friendly
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Heart-Healthy
High in Protein
Egg-Free
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Nutrition Overview:
Is Chicken Breast a Healthy Choice? Chicken breast is rich in protein, choline, and B vitamins. Including lean poultry in your diet has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Is Broccoli Beneficial? This vegetable offers a significant nutritional boost. One cup of broccoli provides more than your daily requirement of vitamins C and K, as well as folate and vitamin A. Regular consumption of broccoli can help reduce inflammation, lower the risk of various diseases like heart disease and cancer, and support brain health.
Kitchen Tips:
How to Grate Fresh Ginger Properly? If your ginger has thin skin, freezing it can help with peeling. Alternatively, you can scrape off the skin using a metal spoon or grate the ginger over a metal fork. For a quicker option, frozen crushed ginger or ground ginger can be used.
Can I Substitute Chicken Breasts? Yes, you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken tenders or thighs. They may cook faster due to their smaller size, so monitor them closely.
FAQs:
Toasted Sesame Oil vs. Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil has a stronger flavor and is best used as a finishing oil. Refined (untoasted) sesame oil is ideal for cooking at high temperatures, while unrefined oil should be used for lower-heat cooking.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp water
- 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 2 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp grated garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds
Directions:
Season chicken with pepper and salt. Cook chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Saute broccoli, then add sauce made from broth, hoisin, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, vinegar, and white pepper. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch and water. Add chicken back into the pan, cook until heated through. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.