Express
Garlic Sesame Chicken
with boom boom broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbsOver 30g protein
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 10 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlet
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2 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
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1 fl. oz. Boom Boom Sauce
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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½ tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates20g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat31g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1530mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for broccoli).
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Garlic
Coarsely chop garlic.
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3 Cook the Broccoli
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Trim discolored ends, if necessary.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add broccoli, 1/4 cup water, and remaining garlic salt to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Season with a pinch of pepper.While broccoli cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add garlic to hot pan and stir often until beginning to brown, 30-60 seconds.
Add garlic sesame sauce and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce and sesame seeds and garnishing broccoli with boom boom sauce (to taste). Bon appétit!
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