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Poppy Seed-Sesame Chicken
with lemon cream sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Sesame
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- GLP-1-Friendly
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 1 Lemon
- 2 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
- 0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. Everything Bagel Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates33g
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Net Carbs27g
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Fat33g
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Protein46g
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Sodium1570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Zester
- 1 Plate
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, follow same instructions.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, 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 Prepare Ingredients and Make Topping
Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.Trim and thinly slice green onions.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add 1 Tbsp. panko (reserve remaining for chicken) to hot pan. Toast until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool, 1-2 minutes.Wipe pan clean and reserve.Add Parmesan and 1/2 tsp. lemon zest to toasted panko and stir to combine. Set aside. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of chicken.
Combine remaining panko, 1/4 tsp. salt, and Everything Bagel blend on a plate, spreading into an even layer. Place chicken, mayonnaise-side down, onto panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add chicken, panko-side down first, to hot pan, and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Broccoli
Return pan used to toast panko to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add broccoli and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, green onions, a pinch of pepper, 2 Tbsp. water, and 1 tsp. lemon juice.
Microwave uncovered until smooth and heated through, 45-60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time and up to 1 Tbsp., until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce and garnishing broccoli with panko-lemon zest topping. Squeeze lemon wedges over broccoli to taste. Bon appétit!
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