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Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

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Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

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Ingredients

  1. 2 cupsbroccoli florets
  2. 1large egg white
  3. 2 Tcornstarch
  4. 1/2 tsea salt
  5. 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  6. 2 Tvegetable or coconut oil, divided
  7. 1red pepper, seeded and diced
  8. 2scallions, white and green parts, separated, thinly sliced
  9. 1garlic clove, minced
  10. 3 Ttamari
  11. 1 tsesame oil
  12. 3 Thoney
  13. 2 Tsesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    In large wok or skillet, cover broccoli with 2 cups water. Bring to simmer over high heat. Reduce to medium. Cover and cook until vibrant green and tender (1-2 min). Drain. Rinse and dry the skillet.

  2. 2

    Whisk together egg white, cornstarch, and salt in large mixing bowl until smooth. Add chicken and toss to combine.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 T oil in cleaned skillet over high heat. When hot, add chicken in an even layer. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 2 minutes. Then stir until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to bowl and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add remaining oil. Stir fry peppers and scallion until lightly charred (2 min). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant (1 min). Add chicken back to the pan, along with tamari, sesame oil, honey and sesame seeds. Simmer until sauce has thickened (2 min). Stir in broccoli and green scallions.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice.

  6. 6

    If the chicken sticks to the pan, add additional 1/2 c of water or chicken stock to help deglaze the pan.

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