Description
A nutritious and delicious meal featuring sesame chicken served over a bed of broccoli quinoa, perfect for a healthy diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli mixture over quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce based on your taste preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sesame Chicken, Broccoli, Quinoa, Healthy Meal, Asian Cuisine