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Sesame Chicken & Broccoli

June 23, 2015 By Danielle Leave a Comment

Sesame Chicken and Broccoli www.redkitchenette.comWith the warm weather officially upon us, afternoons outside are essential with a toddler in tow. Whether with friends, on a walk, or at the park, these warm days call for more time in the fresh air and less time in the kitchen.  This quick and easy sesame chicken & broccoli is just the answer.  Sautéed not fried, brown rice instead of white, and not nearly as sweet a sauce as your typical sesame chicken, our version will also taste fresher and healthier.  Not to mention even more delicious.  Just what the summer doctor ordered.

This Recipe Is:

  • Healthy
  • Gluten-Free
  • Light
  • Fiber and Protein-Filled
  • Easily Prepared
  • Fresh
  • Great for Toddlers
  • Loaded with Antioxidants
  • Kid-Friendly
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Sesame Chicken & Broccoli
Serves: Serves 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (tamari if gluten-free)
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ¼ cup flour (All-Purpose, Whole-Wheat, or GF Blend)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
Instructions
  1. Steam broccoli on stovetop until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine honey, sesame seeds, and soy sauce; set aside. Add flour to a separate bowl. Season chicken with a sprinkle of salt. Lightly dip chicken pieces into flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining tablespoon of oil and chicken. Return all the chicken and the broccoli to the skillet; add the soy-honey mixture and toss to coat. Cook an additional few minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
  4. Serve the sesame chicken & broccoli over cooked brown rice. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if you'd like.
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**Want to save even more time?  Check out the frozen brown rice from Whole Foods.  Just pop in the microwave and you’re all set!!frozen brown rice whole foods

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Hi, I’m Danielle Krupa, a wife and mother of 2 in Boston. I'm a health-supportive chef and recipe developer. ...[read more]
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