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Pomegranate Sesame Chicken with Ginger Rice Pilaf.
The chicken is just so simple, and I love the flavor of pomegranates, soy and sesame together. It's a favor combo that I think everyone can enjoy because it's not complex, and in my family, complex is not good.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●measuring cup
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the rice, heat a 10-12 inch sided skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut and orzo pasta. Allow the pasta to get slightly golden and toasted, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add the rice and toast the rice another ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add the ginger and cook ⏱️ 30 seconds longer or until the ginger is fragrant. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for ⏱️ 20-25 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, make the chicken. Add the diced chicken to a bowl and toss with the flour to coat.
flour (use a gluten free blend if needed)4 tablespoon
3
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and sear the chicken in batches until browned on all sides, about ⏱️ 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken to a plate and carefully wipe the hot skillet or wok clean.
sesame oil2 tablespoonstoasted sesame oil1 tablespoon
4
In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, pomegranate juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and chili paste.
sesame oil2 tablespoonstoasted sesame oil1 tablespoonrice vinegar1 tablespoonbrown sugar2 tablespoonchili paste (sambal oelek)1 teaspoon
5
Heat the wok on high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add the broccoli and mushrooms, cook for ⏱️ 3-5 minutes or until just lightly charred. Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the pomegranate/soy mixture. Slide the chicken back in and bring the sauce to a bubble. Simmer for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Remove from the heat and toss with 3 tablespoons sesame seeds.
sesame oil2 tablespoonstoasted sesame oil1 tablespoon
6
Divide the rice among plates or bowls. Top with chicken + veggies and then sprinkle with sesame seeds and pomegranate arils. EAT!
pomegranate arils (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
614 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
4 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
548 mg
protein Content
39 g
cholesterol Content
96 mg
carbohydrate Content
49 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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