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 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Method

1. 01
   In a large bowl, combine chicken strips with soy sauce and set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
2. 02
   In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
3. 03
   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. 04
   In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 05
   Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
6. 06
   Return the chicken to the skillet. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
7. 07
   Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli, about 2 minutes.
8. 08
   Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.