Ingredients
2 cups broccoli florets
1 large cage free, organic egg, white only
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 pound chicken breasts from free range chickens, boneless, skinless, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 seeded and diced red pepper
2 thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts divided
1 minced clove of garlic3 tablespoons tamari, gluten-free
3 tablespoons organic honey
2 tablespoons black or regular sesame seeds
Directions
- Cover the broccoli with 2 cups water in a large wok or lidded skillet.
- Bring to a simmer over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Cover and cook 1-2 minutes, until vibrant and tender.
- Drain in colander.
- Rinse and dry the skillet or wok.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk egg white, cornstarch, and salt together until smooth.
- Add the chicken and toss to mix thoroughly.
- Heat the oil in the skillet or wok on high on stove burner.
- Add the chicken in an even layer once oil is hot.
- Brown for about 2 minutes on the first side, then stir about 4 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked through and well browned.
- Transfer over to a bowl and set to the side.
- Using the remaining oil, stir fry the peppers and white scallions for 2 minutes or until lightly charred.
- Add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Place chicken back into the pan.
- Add tamari, sesame oil, honey, and sesame seeds.
- Simmer for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the broccoli and green scallions.
- Serve over brown or white rice.
Serves 4.
Adapted from: http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/02/healthy-sesame-chicken-recipe/
