SESAME CHICKEN AND RICE
- DINNER serves 8
- Mar 3, 2018
- 1 min read
This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked grains. You can use
any phase- appropriate
grain for this recipe.
2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon Simply Organic seasoning (mixture of sea salt, mustard,
celery seed, garlic, onion, chile peppers, and black pepper) or a similar
seasoning that you like
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 cups trimmed and quartered Brussels sprouts
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
3 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
RICE
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup cooked black barley
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Brown it in a large skillet with the sesame
oil, onion, seasoning, and garlic. Continue to cook over medium heat until
cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a holding plate. Set aside.
In the same pan, add the Brussels sprouts and stir- fry for approximately
1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil, and stir- fry for an additional
1 to 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the rice saut. all the grains in the oil. Keep warm.
Add the chicken to the skillet again and stir- fry everything for another 3
to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked to the desired consistency.
Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve over 1/2 cup of rice medley.




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