Honey Sesame Chicken Tenders

🥘 Ingredients

• broccoli florets
  1 lb
• chicken tenders
  24 oz
• cornstarch
  1 tsp
• garlic
  2 clove
• ginger
  1 thumb
• honey
  3 oz
• jasmine rice
  1.5 c
• pepper
• salt
• scallions
  4 unit
• sesame oil
  1 tsp
• sesame seeds
  1 tbsp
• soy sauce
  3 tbsp
• vegetable oil (divided)
  2 tbsp
• white wine vinegar
  2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• baking sheet
• large pan
• small bowl
• fork

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring 2 2/3 cups salted water to a boil in a small pot . Mince or grate garlic . Peel, then mince ginger until you have 2 TBSP. Trim, then thinly slice scallions , keeping greens and whites separate.

   garlic: 2 clove, ginger: 1 thumb, scallions: 4 unit
2. 

   2

   Once water boils, add jasmine rice to pot. Cover, lower heat, and simmer until tender, ⏱️ 15 minutes to ⏱️ 20 minutes . Keep covered until rest of meal is ready. Meanwhile, toss broccoli florets on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt and pepper . Roast in oven until slightly crisp, about ⏱️ 20 minutes .

   jasmine rice: 1.5 c, broccoli florets: 1 lb, vegetable oil: 2 tbsp (divided), salt, pepper
3. 

   3

   Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken tenders and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink in center, ⏱️ 2 minutes to ⏱️ 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside. TIP: You may want to cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

   chicken tenders: 24 oz
4. 

   4

   While chicken cooks, combine 1/2 cup water, cornstarch , and soy sauce in a small bowl , whisking vigorously to remove any clumps.

   cornstarch: 1 tsp, soy sauce: 3 tbsp
5. 

   5

   Reduce heat under pan to medium-low and add a large drizzle of oil. Add garlic, ginger, and scallion whites. Cook, tossing, until fragrant and starting to soften, ⏱️ 2 minutes to ⏱️ 3 minutes . Pour in white wine vinegar and cook until almost evaporated. Add honey and stir to combine. Stir in sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, ⏱️ 1 minutes to ⏱️ 2 minutes . Stir in sesame oil (we sent more).

   white wine vinegar: 2 tbsp, honey: 3 oz, sesame oil: 1 tsp
6. 

   6

   Return chicken to pan and toss to coat in sauce. Fluff rice with a fork , then divide between plates. Top with chicken and add broccoli to the side. Garnish with scallion greens and sesame seeds .

   sesame seeds: 1 tbsp