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Sweet Sesame Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry
with seasoned rice
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 10 oz. Diced Carrots
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6 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
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5 oz. Edamame
- 1 oz. Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
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1 tsp. Umami Seasoning
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1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat16g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1480mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 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 steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse).
Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor. -
2 Start the Stir-Fry
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken and carrots to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes. -
3 Finish the Stir-Fry
Add edamame, 1/4 cup water, garlic sesame sauce, and brown sugar to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and cook until carrots are tender, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner.While stir-fry cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add rice, umami seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until rice is heated through, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with stir-fry. Garnish with sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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