BARLEY AND SESAME CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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From: "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" by Lorna Sass. "Stir-fries are ideal for quick meals, especially when you have leftover cooked barley--or any other sturdy grain." "To make prep quicker still, purchase the chicken already sliced for stir-fry."

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, plus more if needed (shoyu or tamari)
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (can use 2 tbsp plain rice vinegar plus 1/2 tsp white sugar)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (whole-grain is nice)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon molasses or 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground star anise (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (optional)
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bunch broccoli
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
4 cups cooked chinese black rice (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked colusari red rice (can use a mix also)

Steps:

  • First make the sauce:.
  • In a bowl, combine the sherry, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, molasses and red pepper flakes.
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips along the grain and place them in a small bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the sauce and toss the chicken to coat. Set aside.
  • Cut the broccoli florets from the stalks. Reserve the stalks for another purpose. Cut the florets into small pieces about 1 1/2 inches across the top.
  • Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat the surface. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken, water chestnuts, cooked barley, and remaining sauce. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in sesame seeds and scallion greens. Add more soy sauce, if needed.
  • Chenin Blanc is the recommended wine to drink with this dish.
  • Option:.
  • Vegetarian Brown Rice and Tofu Stir-Fry:.
  • Instead of chicken, use 1 pound Asian-style baked tofu, cut into cubes.
  • Cook for only 1 minute before adding the sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 1008.4, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 43.9

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