Super Easy Weeknite Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
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This recipe is a go-to winner especially on those days when time is of the essence and the native kids are restless. Even picky eaters can't resist the nutritional plus and allure of seasoned rice with tasty morsels of seared chicken and crisp broccoli. Chinese takeout rewards without the hassle of booster seats and car chaos. Saves on gas too!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cups rice, uncooked
- 1 12oz. package broccoli florets
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice
- Sesame oil for drizzling
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a strainer, rinse rice several times under cold running water.
- Next, bring chicken broth up to a boil over medium high heat.
- Meanwhile, preheat medium sauce pan to medium high. Add olive
- oil. Then add chicken and kosher salt and pepper to taste. Saute chicken pieces until no longer pink and lightly browned on all sides -about 8 minutes.
- Additionally, add rice, onion and garlic powders and five spice to the chicken broth. Bring back up to a boil and let cook for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer and add chicken and broccoli. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving and drizzle with sesame oil. Finish with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 274g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 298 | |
| Calories from Fat 28 | 9% |
| Total Fat 3.2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.67g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium 375mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 54.84g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.38g | 1% |
| Protein 12.36g | 20% |
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February 27, 2012
This recipe can be prepared with shrimp for versatility. Simply omit chicken in recipe and add 1 lb. peeled or cooked shrimp during the last 5 minutes of simmer.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!This is a variation
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