Maple-Soy Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
Maple-Soy Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
- 1 piece fresh ginger, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, peeled and chopped
- 10 cilantro sprigs with leaves (optional)
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb/675 g)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (230 g) jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) water or chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- Cilantro leaves (optional)
- Roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small food processor, finely chop the garlic, ginger and cilantro (see note). Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, fish sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Season with pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Refrigerate.
Maple-Soy Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Jasmine Rice