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simple chicken and broccoli recipe With Sesame Ginger Glaze
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe features a simple chicken and broccoli dish coated in a sweet and savory sesame ginger glaze, perfect for a healthy and hearty weeknight meal. It’s designed to be family-friendly and adaptable to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4–5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Chicken & Broccoli: Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces. Wash and chop broccoli florets.
- Mix the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (or tamari), honey (or maple syrup), grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Broccoli: Add another splash of oil to the skillet if needed. Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and vibrant green. (If broccoli looks dry, splash in 1-2 tablespoons water to help it steam.)
- Combine & Glaze: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour in the prepared sesame ginger glaze. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Thicken Glaze: Give the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) a quick re-whisk and stir it into the simmering glaze. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens to your desired consistency, coating the chicken and broccoli beautifully.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. To make it low-sugar, use a sugar-free syrup alternative for honey. For meal prep, this recipe stores wonderfully and can be doubled. Leftovers are great for high-protein snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx.)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg