Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
Crispy Spicy Honey Garlic Tofu with broccoli that's better-than-takeout! Cornstarch-coated tofu that's pan-fried, tossed with steamed broccoli, and drizzled in the most delicious honey garlic sauce! So good, you won't believe you made it!
Ingredients
Stir Fry:
- 1-16 ounce block firm/extra firm tofu
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: kosher salt AND black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1-12 ounce bag broccoli florets steamed
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Prepared rice for serving
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon EACH: apple cider vinegar AND cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes use less for less heat
Instructions
- TOFU: Remove the tofu from the packaging and press to remove excess moisture with a tofu press or on a plate in-between a kitchen towel with a second plate on top, and cans as weights. Allow the tofu to release moisture for 15-20 minutes before using it in the recipe. Once dry, cube the tofu into 1-inch pieces.
- TOSS: Add cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a zippable bag, zip, and toss to combine. Add the tofu, zip, and toss until the tofu is coated in the cornstarch mixture.
- SAUCE: In a measuring cup, stir together the ingredients listed under the sauce section along with 1 tablespoon of water; set aside for now.
- CRISPY TOFU: Heat a 3 quart nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat the pan. When hot, add the cubed tofu and let fry for 6-7 minutes; flip the tofu as needed to brown all sides evenly.
- STIR FRY: If the pan is dry, add a drizzle of oil. Sauté the garlic in the oil toss it with the tofu, for 15 seconds. Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss the ingredients together. Stir the sauce, then drizzle it over the tofu and broccoli and toss to combine. Let the sauce thicken for 30-60 seconds before sprinkling with sesame seeds. Serve warm with rice.
Notes
- Chicken instead of tofu: Use boneless, skinless chicken cut into small, 1-inch pieces. Toss it in the cornstarch mixture the same way and pan-fry until the chicken cooks all the way through; about 7-9 minutes.
