Spicy Thai Chicken with Sesame Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice
Indulge in this flavorful and healthy Thai-inspired meal featuring tender sous vide chicken infused with aromatic spices, served alongside vibrant sesame broccoli and a low-carb cauliflower rice. Prepped in advance, frozen, and easily reheated, it's a quick and satisfying option for your weight loss journey.
ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the sous vide water bath to 145°F (63°C).
- 2.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, sriracha sauce, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil. Place the chicken breasts in a sous vide bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and cook in the water bath for 1 hour.
- 3.
While the chicken cooks, steam the broccoli and cauliflower until tender. Set aside.
- 4.
Once the chicken is ready, remove it from the bag and pat dry. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown.
- 5.
In the same skillet, add sesame oil and briefly sauté the steamed broccoli and cauliflower rice. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- 6.
Divide the cauliflower rice onto plates and place the seared chicken on top. Serve alongside the sesame broccoli.
- 7.
Enjoy immediately or let it cool, then transfer to freezer-safe containers. When ready to reheat, simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator and microwave until warmed through.
