12-MINUTE CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

INGREDIENTS:

STIR-FRY INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• salt and pepper
• sauce (see below)
• 1 bunch broccoli, chopped into small florets, stem discarded
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Sauce Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoo ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon    toasted sesame oil 

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE STIR-FRY:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a  large saute pane over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and mostly cooked through.
2. While the chicken is cooking, make your sauce. (See below.)
3. Once the chicken is browned, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and broccoli, and stir to combine. Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green. Stir in the soy sauce mixture, and cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce has thickened.
4. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.