Name: Quick Sesame Chicken With Broccoli
Cook time: 22 minutes
Total time: 22 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking white rice; 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more; 8 cups broccoli florets; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or a mix, patted dry, cut into 1" chunks; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sriracha; 1 large clove garlic, finely grated; 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

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For this quick dinner, chicken gets a crisp crust thanks to a touch of cornstarch. This recipe calls for quick-cooking white rice to save time, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand and follow the package directions.

Cooks' Note

Feel free to substitute traditional white or brown rice for quick-cooking rice. Make this meal gluten-free by substituting tamari for the soy sauce.

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