Garlic Sesame Broccoli Rabe with Panko Crusted Chicken

Amarante

Mon, Mar 06 2017, 2:49 pm

This is essentially schnitzel salad but can be served warm or cold. I wouldn't combine ingredients until ready to serve.

garlic sesame broccoli rabe with panko crusted chicken

makes 4 servings

ingredients

chicken:

2 large eggs 
1/4 cup honey mustard 
3/4 tsp kosher sal
t 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs 
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

broccoli rabe:

salt, to taste 
10 oz broccoli rabe, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 tb flavorless oil, like canola 
4 cloves garlic, minced

dressing:

1 tb soy sauce 
1 tb sesame oil 
1 tb honey 
2 tb tahini a
pinch of crushed red pepper

clues

chicken:

preheat the oven to 375. line a baking sheet with parchment and set it aside.
in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and submerge the chicken. cover and let marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.

in a separate dish, mix together the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, the bread crumbs, and the toasted sesame seeds. when the chicken is done marinating, using tongs, work a few strips at a time to transfer it to the bread crumb mixture. coat all sides of the chicken in the bread crumbs, and then transfer it to the baking sheet.
lightly spray the tops of the chicken strips with cooking spray and then bake for 20 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through.

let cool slightly and then chop into 1-inch pieces.

broccoli rabe:

while the chicken is baking, prepare the broccoli rabe. bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli rabe. cook for 1-2 minutes and then drain, rinsing under cold water to stop the cooking process. pat the broccoli rabe dry.

heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, and then add the broccoli rabe with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, for 5 more minutes. taste and add additional salt if desired.

assembly:

whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.

place the broccoli rabe and chicken in a large bowl and drizzle on the dressing. toss to coat. serve warm or cold. enjoy!