Express
Sesame-Crusted Chicken
with spicy aioli and mixed veggies
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Sesame
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Coin Cut Carrots
- 3 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
- 1.32 oz. Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Green Onions
- ¼ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- 3 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
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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Calories680
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs43g
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Fat33g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 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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1 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with half the Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for vegetables) and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Want a shortcut? Skip coating chicken with mayonnaise and panko-mixture and skip to step 2.Evenly top chicken with 1/3 the mayonnaise (reserve remaining for spicy aioli).Combine panko and sesame seeds on a plate. Spread into an even layer.Place chicken, mayonnaise-side down, onto panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere to one side. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
If you skipped coating chicken in step 1, place pan over medium heat and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees 5-7 minutes per side.Add chicken, sesame-panko-side down, to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until browned, 3-4 minutes.Reduce heat to medium. Flip chicken and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Prepare Green Onions and Cook Vegetables
Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add 3 Tbsp. water and carrots to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover and cook until water is mostly evaporated and carrots are tender, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and add 1 tsp. olive oil, cabbage, white portions of green onions, remaining Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir often until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes.If pan is dry, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, as necessary.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice, Make Spicy Aioli, and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.While rice microwaves, in a mixing bowl, combine remaining mayonnaise and hot sauce (to taste).Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with chicken and vegetables. Garnish with spicy aioli (to taste) and green portions of green onions. Slice chicken, if desired.If you skipped coating chicken, garnish with panko and sesame seeds, if desired. Remaining mayonnaise is yours to use as you please. Bon appétit!
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