Honey Sesame Chicken

Once water is boiling, add rice to pot. Cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve. Meanwhile, toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast until tender and crisped, 15-20 minutes.

Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes per side (it’ll cook through in the next step). Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside. Wipe out pan.

While chicken cooks, in a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water (⅓ cup water for 4 servings), cornstarch, honey, and soy sauce until very smooth. Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium-low heat. Add garlic, ginger, and scallion whites. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and slightly softened, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Pour half the vinegar (use all for 4 servings) into pan and simmer until almost evaporated. Stir in sauce and bring to a boil. Let bubble until thickened, 30 seconds to 1 minute (1-2 minutes for 4). Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil (2 tsp for 4). Return chicken to pan and reduce heat to medium low; turn to coat in sauce. Continue cooking until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. TIP: If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of water.