Saturday 9 August 2014

Sesame Flaxseed Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

600g Chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes

Broccoli, cut into medium florets
2 large Carrots, peeled, and cut into small strips
3 spring onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
FOR THE RICE:

brown rice
2 tbsp soy sauce 
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp flax seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
FOR THE SAUCE:
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp flax seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

METHOD:



  1. Rinse and drain the rice and transfer to in a saucepan with double its volume in water, the soy sauce,  garlic and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 40-45 minutes until tender.
  2. For the sauce. Combine the honey, flax and sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together egg whites and cornstarch in a large bowl, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
  4. Steam the broccoli and carrots for 3-5 minutes, or  until tender but crisp.
  5. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add  the olive oil and chicken. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, turning every now and then to ensure even browning. Add the sauce and spring onions and toss to coat. Add broccoli and carrots and toss again. Serve with the rice.
Recipe from Love At First Bite

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