Simple Sesame-Hoisin Chicken with Lime Scented Jasmine Rice

• 4 whole Chicken Breasts (skinless And Boneless)
• 2 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
• 2 teaspoons Salt, Divided
• 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 cup Jasmine Rice
• 3 cups Water
• 2 cups Broccoli Florets
• 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 Tablespoon Lime Zest
• 1 Tablespoon Scallions, Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds

1. Tip: Prep all ingredients (chop, measure out, etc.)
2. before beginning.
3. This will help you have all items there at your fingertips once your ready to start cooking.
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5. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to the boil for cooking broccoli florets.
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7. While waiting for water to boil, cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces and marinate for a few minutes with the Hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
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9. Next, to make the rice (do not rinse), heat a medium, non-stick pot on medium heat for a moment.
10. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the minced fresh garlic; stir for a moment, only until fragrant.
11. Add the rice, and stir, allowing the rice to toast in the pot with the garlic for about 1-2 minutes.
12. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the water; bring to simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low to cook for about 15-20 minutes, until fluffy.
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14. While rice cooks, preheat a large nonstick pan on medium-high heat.
15. When hot, add the marinated chicken breast pieces and let brown on one side for about 4 minutes.
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17. While chicken cooks, cook broccoli in boiling water, only until tender-crisp and still vibrant green, about 2-3 minutes.
18. Drain.
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20. Flip chicken pieces onto the other side for couple more minutes, then turn off heat and cover lightly to hold.
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22. When rice is cooked, let stand for 5 minutes.
23. Next add lime juice and zest, and use a fork to fluff to incorporate.
24. Check if additional salt is needed.
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26. Finally, spoon rice onto plates, and top with Hoisin chicken.
27. Add broccoli, and garnish with chopped scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
28. Enjoy!

chicken breasts, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, salt, fresh cracked black pepper, garlic, olive oil, garlic, jasmine rice, water, broccoli florets, lime juice, lime zest, scallions, sesame seeds

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/simple-sesame-hoisin-chicken-with-lime-scented-jasmine-rice/ (may not work)