Lighter sesame chicken Meal

Categories: Dinner - chicken

Ingredients

• 3/4 c brown rice
• 3 TBSP honey
• 2 TBSP sesame seeds
• 2 TBSP soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 c cornstarch
• 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inc chunks
• coarse salt and pepper
• 2 TBSP vegetable oil
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 lb broccoli, cut into large florets, stems peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, and fill with 1 in. water; set aside for broccoli

2. Cook rice according to package instructions

3. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic; set aside

4. In large bowl, whisk together egg whites and cornstarch. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat

5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 TBSP oil over med. high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until golden and opaque throughout, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate: repeat with remaining TBSP oil and chicken. Return all chicken to skillet; add reserved sauce and scallions, and toss to coat

6. Meanwhile, place saucepan with steamer basket over high heat; bring water to boil. Add broccoli and cook until crisp tender, 4-6 min.

7. Serve sesame chicken with broccoli and rice

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