Report Abuse. 1  Patronize Definition. Source(s): https://shrink.im/a7Wjr. 2  Patronize. Source(s): https://shrinks.im/a7UkS. 3  Another slant on the phrase: Someone is selling a product, another person acts like he or she will help you out because you would never be able to sell a thing. That would be patronizing the seller. That would be a condescending attitude and the customer would be thinking, don't patronize me!
Directions. Place broccoli in a steamer basket set inside a pot of boiling water. Steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl and toss with remaining ingredients.
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over high heat. Add broccoli and saute for 2-3 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a plate. Reduce heat to medium-high and add the remaining tbsp of oil. Add the marinated chicken and half of the sauce mixture and saute until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.