Zesty Lemon-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast sliced into thin strips
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine chicken strips with soy sauce and set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
2. 2 In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. 4 In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 5 Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
6. 6 Return the chicken to the skillet. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
7. 7 Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli, about 2 minutes.
8. 8 Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.