Sesame Chicken with Rice & Broccoli
Fuel your gains with this delicious Sesame Chicken with Rice & Broccoli! Packed with lean protein, complex carbs, and essential nutrients, it's the perfect meal to support muscle growth and recovery. Simple to make, incredibly satisfying, and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors, this recipe will quickly become a go-to in your healthy eating plan.
Preparation
1
Rinse brown rice thoroughly. Cook it according to package instructions, typically 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, simmered until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Set aside.
2
While rice cooks, cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic and grate fresh ginger.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and water. In a separate tiny bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water to create a slurry. Set sauce and slurry aside.
4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6
Pour in the prepared sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
7
Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
8
Steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 3-5 minutes).
9
Serve the sesame chicken over a bed of brown rice, with steamed broccoli on the side. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrational Values per serving
132
kcal
11g
protein
11g
carbs
5g
fat