BBQ General Tao Chicken Breasts
Edamame Rice & Garlic Broccoli
Cooking time
25 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
780 /serving
General Tao is in the house, and this time it isn’t takeout. A succulent glaze is waiting to give grilled chicken a glow up, with those familiar tangy-sweet flavours. Broccoli finishes browning on the grill too, before slipping onto plates with edamame-studded rice. A chic version of a Chinese restaurant classic, on your own barbecue.
We will send you:
- 2 Canadian-raised chicken breasts (air chilled)
- 200g Broccoli florets
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 30ml Rice vinegar
- 150g Edamame (or green peas)
- 160g White rice
- 45ml Sweet soy sauce
- 12g Mellow Sesame spices (brown sugar, sea salt, white sesame seeds, garlic, sunflower oil, paprika oleoresin, ginger, black pepper)
Contains: Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Wheat
You will need:
Oil
Microwave
Medium pot
BBQ
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Total Fat
14 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Sodium
1760 mg
Total Carb
111 g
Sugars
29 g
Protein
56 g
Fibre
9 g
Preparation
Cook the rice
Heat the BBQ on high, making sure to oil the grill first. In a medium pot, combine the rice, 1 ¼ cups water and a big pinch of salt (double the water and salt for 4 portions); bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, 17 to 20 min., until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, add the edamame, stir and let sit, covered, for 5 min. Fluff the rice.
Mise en place
Meanwhile, halve the broccoli if large. Mince the garlic. In a large bowl, make the glaze by combining the soy sauce, vinegar (start with ½), ½ the garlic and a drizzle of oil.
Start the broccoli
In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli and 1 tbsp water (double for 4 portions). Cover and microwave, 2 to 3 min., until partially cooked. Add a drizzle of oil, the remaining garlic, ⅓ of the spices and S&P.
Grill the chicken & finish the broccoli
Pat the chicken* dry with paper towel; season with the remaining spices and S&P. Add to the BBQ and grill, 6 to 8 min. per side, until cooked through. Add the broccoli and grill, turning occasionally, 3 to 4 min., until tender and browned.
Glaze the chicken
Transfer the chicken to the bowl of glaze; toss well.
Plate your dish
Divide the rice between your plates. Top with the chicken (slice beforehand if desired) and broccoli. Spoon any remaining glaze over. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C.
