Express
Weeknight Garlic Sesame Chicken
with boom boom broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 1 fl. oz. Boom Boom Sauce
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 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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Calories510
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Carbohydrates21g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat30g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1570mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 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 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, 5-7 minutes per side.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.
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 garlic sesame sauce and sesame seeds. Garnish broccoli with boom boom sauce (to taste). Slice chicken, if desired. Bon appétit!
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