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Dairy-Free Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

Crispy sesame chicken served with steamed broccoli and rice, made dairy-free with simple substitutions. A quick and easy weeknight lunch option.

40m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains sesameDAIRY-free
550 cal|40g protein|65g carbs|15g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Breast
  • about 450 g Broccoli Florets
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice
  • 0.5 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the about 680 g Chicken Breast into bite-sized pieces, about 2.54 cm cubes. Finely mince the 2 cloves Garlic and grate the 1 tsp Ginger. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 0.5 cup Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar, 2 tbsp Honey, the minced garlic, and the grated ginger.
  2. 2In a separate medium bowl, add the 2 tbsp Cornstarch and toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with it until evenly coated. Heat the 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil in a large 30.48 cm skillet or wok over medium-high heat, until it shimmers.
  3. 3Carefully add the cornstarch-coated chicken to the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 74°C.
  4. 4Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. 5While the chicken is cooking, steam the about 450 g Broccoli Florets in a steamer basket over boiling water until they are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. They should be bright green and slightly firm.
  6. 6Serve the sesame chicken immediately over the 4 cups Cooked Rice. Sprinkle the 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds over the chicken. Arrange the steamed broccoli florets alongside the chicken and rice.

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