Sticky Garlic Chicken & Broccoli (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
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3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Sticky Garlic Sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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⅓ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup honey or brown sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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¼ cup water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water for slurry)
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½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
# Instructions:
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Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, add broccoli with a splash of water. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove the lid and stir.
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Push broccoli to the side of the pan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and water. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
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Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything in the sticky garlic sauce until coated and glossy.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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You can add cashews or peanuts for crunch, bell peppers for extra color, or more chili flakes for heat.