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Sesame-Ginger Skillet Chicken

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If you love the combination of chicken and broccoli, but are looking to switch things up a bit, you’ll want to bookmark this skillet dinner. Chicken breasts and crisp-tender Broccolini are paired with a savory sesame-ginger sauce for a five-ingredient win. Pair it with steamed rice , and you’ve got the perfect weeknight meal.

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Jesse Szewczyk

Broccolini Is a Quick-Cooking, Weeknight Win

Nothing against broccoli, but Broccolini is the superior choice if you’re after a fast stovetop dinner. Hearty broccoli florets typically need to be blanched before you toss them into a hot skillet, otherwise they take more time to get tender. Since the Broccolini is thinner, it doesn’t require a blanch and can simply be sautéed.

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Sesame Ginger Skillet Chicken

Yield Serves 4

Prep time 10 minutes

Cook time 32 minutes to 40 minutes

• shellfish-free
• dairy-free
• fish-free
• alcohol-free
• peanut-free
• pork-free
• tree-nut-free
• egg-free
• red-meat-free

Per serving, based on 4 servings. (% daily value)

• Calories 473
• Fat 20.0 g (30.8%)
• Saturated 3.2 g (15.8%)
• Carbs 21.7 g (7.2%)
• Fiber 8.1 g (32.6%)
• Sugars 5.3 g
• Protein 54.6 g (109.2%)
• Sodium 1183.3 mg (49.3%)

Ingredients

• 2 bunches

  Broccolini (about 1 pound total)

• 1 (1-inch) piece

  fresh ginger

• 1/4 cup

  tamari or soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons

  toasted sesame oil

• 4

  boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)

• 1/4 teaspoon

  kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon

  freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons

  olive oil

• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Trim and rinse 2 bunches Broccolini under cool water and shake off the excess water. Peel and grate 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger into a small bowl. Whisk in 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce and 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

2. Pound 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts one at a time: Place 1 chicken breast in a gallon-sized zip-top bag and pound with a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch or larger skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, add the chicken and sear until deeply browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

4. Add the Broccolini to the skillet and sauté until bright green and almost tender, about 10 minutes. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Pour in the sesame-ginger sauce and simmer until the Broccolini is crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Sheela Prakash

Senior Contributing Food Editor

Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food . She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.

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