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

Simple Peanut Noodles

SERVES 3

INGRERDIENTS:

FOR THE SAUCE:
4 tbsp smooth peanut butter

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp soy sauce/tamari

1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar/lime juice

1/2 tsp ginger, grated

1/2 tsp tabasco

FOR THE NOODLES:
220g soba noodles/rice noodles/spaghetti

shiitake mushrooms

aubergine

red peppers

spring onions, finely sliced
sesame seeds
peanuts, crushed

METHOD:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add a little hot water, as necessary, to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
2. Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
3. Cook the mushrooms and aubergine in a pan over a medium heat until the mushrooms soften, then add the pepper and spring onions and cook for a few more minutes (or substitute other vegetables).
4. Toss the noodles in the peanut sauce, add the vegetables and serve warm or cold with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and peanuts.

Recipe from Love and Lemons