SESAME CHICKEN

1-1/2 - 2 lbs.  boneless chicken breast 

Sauce Ingredients:
2  Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. Hoisin Sauce
1 Tbsp.  soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds, lightly toasted

(NOTE:  If making the rice, prepare rice using chicken broth and put in the refrigerator while chicken is marinating.  Reserve two tablespoons of the above marinade to use in the final preparation of rice dish)

Rinse chicken well with cold water and slice into 2" wide pieces.  (slice first on the diagonal if the pieces are thick)

Place sauce ingredients into a medium bowl and mix well.  Add chicken pieces to bowl with the sauce and mix through until all chicken pieces are well coated.  Let marinate for at least 30 minutes. 

Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Place chicken on cookie sheet and broil 2-3 minutes per side, turning chicken over once.  Brush with any leftover marinade.

FAMILY-STYLE FRIED RICE

1 cup enriched white rice
2-1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1-1/2 tablespoon canola oil
2 eggs, whipped lightly with a fork
1-1/2 cups classic mixed vegetables, thawed


Cook the rice according to package directions using chicken broth instead of water.  Place rice in refrigerator until ready to make the fried rice.

Fried Rice Directions:

Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet.  Gentry fry the eggs until they are hard enough to chop with a spatula.  Chop the eggs into small pieces.  Move the eggs to the side of the skillet and add 1 tablespoon of canola and 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil.  Add the cooked rice and mixed vegetables.  Stir fry to blend rice, vegetables, and eggs, until well mixed.  Add two tablespoons of reserved sauce and continue stir frying until everything is well heated and blended together.

Serve the chicken strips over a bed of rice.  Enjoy!