Sweet Soy Chicken with Broccoli | A Comforting Meal Prep Recipe for Winter

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner while drumsticks are often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Marinate 600 g of diced boneless chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, the zest of one lime, and lime juice for at least 20 minutes.

In a wok or pan over medium-high heat, cook the marinated chicken until done and remove it to a plate.

Sauté 1 cup of sliced onion in the same wok until golden.

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped ginger and 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic, stirring for a minute.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of sambal and mix quickly.

Add 4 tablespoons of kecap (sweet soy sauce) and allow it to bubble for a few minutes.

Return the chicken to the pan and coat it completely with the sauce.

Add 1 ½ cups of broccoli florets and stir.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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