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15-Minute Sesame Chicken

Name: 15-Minute Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g diced chicken thigh fillets; 1 tsp minced garlic; chilli flakes; 600 g stir fry vegetables; 1 tsp sesame oil; 450 g microwave brown rice; 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted; lemon or lime wedges, to serve; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce

Preparation time
5 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Serves 4

15-Minute Sesame Chicken is a delicious combo of chicken, veggies and rice will give a new meaning to ‘fast food’ in your home!

Dietary Information

Ingredients

Olive oil - 1 Tbsp
Diced chicken thigh fillets - 500 g
Minced garlic - 1 tsp
Chilli flakes
Stir fry vegetables - 600 g
Reduced-salt soy sauce - 1 Tbsp
Sesame oil - 1 tsp
Microwave brown rice - 450 g
Sesame seeds, toasted - 1 Tbsp
Lemon or lime wedges, to serve

Method

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium to high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until well browned. Add garlic and desired amount of chilli flakes, if using, and cook for a further minute until fragrant.
Add vegetables to the pan and combine with chicken. Cook until vegetables are tender. Finish with soy sauce and a light drizzle of sesame oil.
Prepare rice as per the packet instructions. Divide across four bowls and top with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime or lemon, to serve.

PER SERVE • Energy 2719Kj • Protein 35g • Total Fat 15g • Saturated Fat 3g • Carbohydrates 89g • Sugars 7g • Sodium 301mg

Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation

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