Sesame chicken and stir-fried vegetables

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Whole boneless chicken breast; halved
2teaspoonsSesame seeds
1tablespoonVegetable oil plus additional for
; brushing the grill pan
¼poundsFresh shiitake or white mushrooms; stems discarded
; andthe caps sliced
; thin
½poundsCabbage; sliced thin (about
; 2 cups)
1smallRed bell pepper; cut into julienne
; strips
2teaspoonsWhite-wine vinegar
2teaspoonsSoy sauce
1teaspoonOriental sesame oil
½teaspoonMinced peeled fresh gingerroot
¼teaspoonSugar

Directions

Coat the chicken with the sesame seeds and season it with salt and black pepper. Heat a ridged grill pan or heavy skillet over moderately high heat until it is hot, brush it with the additional vegetable oil, and in it saute the chicken for 7 to 9 minutes on each side, or until it is just springy to the touch.

While the chicken is cooking, in a large skillet heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it stir-fry the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and the bell pepper and stir-fry the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. In a small bowl combine well the vinegar, the soy sauce, the sesame oil, the gingerroot, and the sugar, add the mixture to the vegetables with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir-fry the mixture over moderately high heat for 1 minute. Divide the vegetable mixture between 2 heated plates, cut the chicken against the grain into ¼-inch-thick slices, and arrange it on top of the vegetables.

Serves 2.

Gourmet April 1990

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