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Simple Sesame-Hoisin Chicken with Lime Scented Jasmine Rice

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This flavorful and healthy recipe is a snap! Sweet-savory and tender, the hoisin chicken gets paired with garlic-lime jasmine rice for a zesty flair. Add crisp, green broccoli florets for crunch, and this dinner beats take-out, hands down.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Chicken Breasts (skinless And Boneless)
  • 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt, Divided
  • ½ teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Scallions, Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Preparation

Tip: Prep all ingredients (chop, measure out, etc.) before beginning. This will help you have all items there at your fingertips once your ready to start cooking.

1. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to the boil for cooking broccoli florets.
2. While waiting for water to boil, cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces and marinate for a few minutes with the Hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
3. Next, to make the rice (do not rinse), heat a medium, non-stick pot on medium heat for a moment. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the minced fresh garlic; stir for a moment, only until fragrant. Add the rice, and stir, allowing the rice to “toast” in the pot with the garlic for about 1-2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the water; bring to simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low to cook for about 15-20 minutes, until fluffy.
4. While rice cooks, preheat a large nonstick pan on medium-high heat. When hot, add the marinated chicken breast pieces and let brown on one side for about 4 minutes.
5. While chicken cooks, cook broccoli in boiling water, only until tender-crisp and still vibrant green, about 2-3 minutes. Drain.
6. Flip chicken pieces onto the other side for couple more minutes, then turn off heat and cover lightly to hold.
7. When rice is cooked, let stand for 5 minutes. Next add lime juice and zest, and use a fork to fluff to incorporate. Check if additional salt is needed.
8. Finally, spoon rice onto plates, and top with Hoisin chicken. Add broccoli, and garnish with chopped scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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Sex, Food, and Rock & Roll on 6.26.2012

This is SO GOOD! Even my four-year-old chowed down on it. For the rice I simplified it to make it more child-friendly and just added lime zest & juice and replaced some of the water with coconut milk then made it in my rice cooker. Also, instead of broccoli we had glazed carrots.

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reeza on 11.14.2011

I eat alot of organic chicken – so I’m always looking for new chicken recipes. I made this tonight for dinner and it was REALLY, REALLY good! Great flavor with simple ingredients! I will definitely be making this again!

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Zoe on 11.13.2011

This chicken was delicious! Everyone loved it, and we’ll be making it again for sure.

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