Gluten-Free Sesame Chicken and Broccoli
A classic dish without the gluten. This quick and easy gluten-free sesame chicken and broccoli dish is perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner. This recipe calls for quick-cooking white rice to save time, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand and follow the package directions.
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 1/2 Cups Quick Cooking Tumeric Rice
Organic Chicken Tenderloins
- 2 Pounds Organic Chicken Tenderloins chopped into 1/2 inch thick chunks
- 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil divided
- 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Brown Rice Flour
- 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Corn Starch + 1 Tbsp
Sesame Honey Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 1/4 Cup Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Aminos
- 1 Tbsp. Sriracha
- 1 Garlic Clove minced
- 1 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds divided
- 2 Scallions chopped
Instructions
- Steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 5–6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Whisk cornstarch, pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large NON-STICK skillet over high. Add half of the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and a light brown crust forms, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan whisk together honey, worcestershire, coconut aminos, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together 1 TBS cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl. Add to mixture and stir. Allow sauce to continue simmers for 4 minutes until thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Transfer the first batch of chicken to a plate. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and cook remaining chicken.
- Add sauce to skillet along with the first batch of chicken. Toss well, about 2 minutes. Fold in reserved broccoli, toss to coat, and remove from heat.
- Cook rice according to package e and add into a large bowl. Top rice with Sesame Chicken and Broccoli.
- Garnish with remaining sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Notes
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