Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

This juicy chicken and broccoli stir-fry features tender-crisp broccoli coated in a velvety sauce flavored with hoisin—a flavorful sauce made from fermented soybean paste that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Try this easy stir-fry with chicken tenders, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or even pork tenderloin for a different twist.

Ingreadient

  • 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided
  • 8 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup water plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  • 3/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds