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Sesame-Crusted Chicken
with honey-miso carrots and Brussels sprouts
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
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Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Milk, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
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Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Halved Coin Cut Carrots
- 4 oz. Shredded Brussels Sprouts
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- ½ fl. oz. Honey
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- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) VqmdzkP7
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Calories480
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs18g
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Fat25g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1540mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Miso Butter
Stem and tear cilantro leaves.
Coarsely chop pecans.In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and half the miso (reserve remaining for vegetables). Set aside. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with garlic salt and a pinch of pepper.
Evenly spread sesame seeds on a plate. Place chicken onto sesame seeds, pressing firmly to adhere to one side.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken, sesame-side down first, to hot pan and cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add 1/4 cup water and carrots to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and cook until water is mostly evaporated and carrots are tender, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and add 1 tsp. olive oil and Brussels sprouts. Stir often until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.Add honey, remaining miso, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir until vegetables are coated.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with miso butter and garnishing vegetables with pecans and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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