Sesame Chicken Thighs with Garlicky Broccoli

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1-1/4 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Chinese (bottled) black bean sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder, to your taste
• 4 cups broccoli florets

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and stir to coat the chicken with them. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the seeds turn golden.

2. Add the broth, black bean sauce, and pepper and bring to a simmer. cover the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

3. Sprinkle the garlic powder all over the broccoli and arrange it over the simmering liquid. Cover and simmer until the broccoli is crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes, then serve. Goes well with angel hair pasta or somen noodles.

From Robin Miller's Quick Fix Meals.