This blog, among other factors, is really taking a toll on my waistline! I've decided to lighten things up a bit and try some healthier recipes. This recipe for Sesame Chicken is adapted from Martha Stewart's website (oh Martha, my hero). I found it while searching for "light chicken ideas". While it is indeed healthy, its quite filling and one of my favorite recipes yet!
Makes about 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup rice
3 TBS honey
2 TBS sesame seeds
2 TBS gluten free soy sauce
1 garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks
salt & pepper
2 TBS olive oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs broccoli, steamed
Directions:
Cook rice according to directions. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites and cornstarch. Add chicken, season with salt & pepper and toss to coat. In a large non stick skillet, heat 1 TBS oil over med-high heat. Add half the chicken. Cook, turning occasionally until opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken. Return all chicken to skillet, add reserved sauce and scallions, and toss to coat. Serve sesame chicken with broccoli and rice.
