With 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
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
- Steam broccoli on stovetop until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the sesame chicken & broccoli over cooked brown rice. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if you'd like.
**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!!
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