Food Category: Poultry, Vegetables
Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Gluten FreeGet ready for a delicious and healthy twist on a classic favorite. This recipe brings together tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a touch of sesame and ginger for a flavorful meal that's sure to satisfy.
No. of Servings
Ingredients
- 4 tsp soy sauce (Braggs Liquid Amino Acids is a gluten-free option)
- ¾ tsp sesame oil
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- â…› tsp red pepper flakes
- ¾ tsp ginger (fresh, minced)
- ½ cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 4 oz chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- â…› cup whole wheat flour (coconut flour is a gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ tsp coconut oil
- 1 ½ tsp green onions (finely sliced on a diagonal)
- ½ cups broccoli (lightly steamed, diced (optional))
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper.
- Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry and dredge in the flour.
- In a large pan add coconut oil and heat over med/high heat until melted. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 min.
- Remove chicken and add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Add soy mixture to pan and scrape up brown bits while it cooks. Cook at a low boil for 6 min. Sauce should begin to thicken.
- Add the chicken breasts back into the pan (dice first, if preferred) and the brocoli. Cook at a low over heat an additional 5 mins or until the broccoli is tender. Flip chicken as the sauce cooks.
- Serve with sliced green onions on top.
Responses
Nice flavor. I have the chicken mixture ready to serve tomorrow. The flavor can go through the sauce better if it sits overnight. Plan to serve with quinoa and the broccoli.
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