Sesame Chicken & Broccoli with Coconut Lime Rice | Easy weeknight meal idea

Weeknight meal recipes are always a necessity, and this sesame chicken with broccoli and coconut rice is the answer you’ve been looking for. With a quick marinade that’s packed with flavor and amped-up coconut rice, you and anyone that eats this meal will be hooked. Plus, it’s great as leftovers if you’re lucky enough to have any left!
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Skip ahead:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Preparing the marinade
05:28 Preparing the rice
07:20 Cooking the chicken
09:28 Cooking the broccoli
11:20 Mixing everything together
12:45 Tasting the recipe
INGREDIENTS
For the marinade:
- 2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, pressed (or minced)
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium or regular)
- 1 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1/4 cup lime juice
For the rice:
- 2 cups rice rinsed
- 1 14-oz can coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp lime zest
For the chicken:
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
- 5 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
- 1 large head broccoli, broken into florets
- kosher salt
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
For the marinade:
- In a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and lime juice. Whisk together and reserve 1/4 of the marinate.
- Cut the chicken into strips or bite-sized pieces. Combine the remaining marinade and chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
For the rice:
- In a 4-quart saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, chicken stock, salt, and lime zest. Stir together and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the rice, and allow it to cook for 15 minutes or until it is tender.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover again and allow the rice to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
For the meal:
- Once the chicken has marinated, heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat with the neutral oil. Once hot, add the chicken, discarding any remaining marinade. Sauté the chicken until it is browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Return the skillet to the heat, add more neutral oil if needed, and add the broccoli florets and scallion. Season with salt to taste. Sauté until the broccoli is crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved 1/4 cup of marinade. Add the mixture to the broccoli and bring the liquid to a simmer to activate the cornstarch, 2-3 minutes.
- Once the liquid has simmered and is slightly thickened, remove the skillet from the heat. Add back the cooked chicken, stir together, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with the cooked rice.
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I cannot believe this video doesn’t have more likes! This was delicious! My family asked me to make it again!❤

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Besides the fact you are adorable and fun to watch, I can't wait to try this recipe. Enjoy, sweetness! 😃

[@michelefromflorida7852]

Can’t wait to try this. My family isn’t huge on rice I think the coconut will change their minds. Love your recipes & how cute sweet fun you are in your videos. Love it all ❤️ Thanks for sharing

[@teresalegacy7099]

This looks amazing and also very easy to make. I love that you use everyday items most of us already have in our kitchens - for example: cooking the rice in just a regular saucepan. I love it!

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[@janetwise3248]

Made this last night, didn't have Sriracha, or sesame seeds so we used sunflower seeds. It was great, loved the rice. Can't wait to taste it as leftovers for lunch. Whole fam loved it, even my picky eater. Thanks!

[@jeanettetakyi2524]

THAT WILL BE TONIGHT'S DINNER. THANKS WYSE GUIDE

[@ellat8804]

Yum, looks delicious and I'll definitely try the rice flavouring...here I was, cooking my rice in just water!

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yum, YuM, YUM !!!!

[@mdevery8894]

Found your channel and love your recipes. We love fresh broccoli. I save the broccoli stems for my golden doodle - I cut them up in bite size pieces and use them for a healthy snack for him. He loves them!

[@GradeBmoviefan]

I learned so much today in this video. Thank You!! Yum. ~Sharon from Florida

[@rramos3157]

Yummy😋 Looks delicious! Definitely going to make this as I was looking for a good chicken & Broccoli recipe to make! Coconut rice too is the bomb!👍 Thanks for sharing!🫶

[@sarahnelson5177]

This looks amazing and I’ll definitely try it. I usually add pineapple to my coconut rice but love the idea of using lime zest. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@dhaus1743]

Yum 🍍 great idea!

[@ja_Iam]

Looks absolutely delicious. I have a wonderful Asian Slaw recipe that would be perfect with this meal.

[@Journey.8226]

That looks so amazing. I am going to make this for dinner. I been wanting something different. Great video 💯💯

[@tinkerbellwiz]

That looks so delicious the rice I've had before I love it 😀 yum thank you

[@biendereviere]

I have some tender stem broccoli in the fridge, might use that for this. I’m sure the rice is amazing 😍 can’t wait to give it a go!

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I don't understand why you aren't famous and have Millions of followers. Honestly.. wth?

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All the things I like! Yum! Thanks for sharing 😊

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This looks wonderful!

[@maiamitt]

This dish looks delicious!

[@lisamagnan1974]

I'm Definitely going to try this. I make one now something similar but I'm definitely gonna try the coconut rice thank you.

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

This looks delicious. Definitely trying this

[@hazaodenorth329]

Wow...I've never thought of adding Lime into my Rice...Yum😊😊😊

[@ejmedina7065]

Yummy!! Looks delicious Wyse!! Thank you!!

[@dhaus1743]

Wow this looks so amazing🤩 I also grate the broccoli stems to add to salad👍

[@manehbag732]

Wow what an interesting idea to grate Broccoli stems! I bet it tsstes amazing. Ill remember to try next time. What other fun unconventional salad tips do you have? 😂

[@sonjagynn7936]

Looks delicious. I will be adding this recipe to my rotation

[@cbass2755]

This is delicious…I’m going to try making it…thanks!!

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See now…I would have moved my Simplex kettle before frying so I wouldn’t have to clean it. Cause…I’m that lazy. 😜

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My mouth is watering 😋

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💛💙beautiful dish

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I love it, just delicious :D

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Yum

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Yum! 🤩

[@Mabbi54]

This recipe is another winner. We loved it. I add some chopped cashews at the end for a bit of crunch.

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Yum!! So u be don’t have to rinse the rice first? 🍚

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❤

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I use coconut milk in my rice sometimes.

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

5

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What is the plant on your counter?

[@lalanam1660]

Ahhh! What is 14oz coconut milk in mls?. In Europe and Australia we do mls

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414.5ml

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Please everybody wash your rice first 😅

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Yum

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