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A vibrant plate of sesame chicken over fluffy jasmine rice with crisp broccoli and red bell pepper, glossy sauce clinging to bite-sized chicken, sesame seeds sprinkled on top and chopped green onions for color. The dish sits on a red lacquered plate with a gold rim, accompanied by a small bowl of extra sauce and a pair of wooden chopsticks resting diagonally. Warm lantern-light ambiance, wooden table, and subtle decorative elements evoke a festive, family-friendly Asian dinner setting.

Authentic Mulan Themed Dinner 🥡🥢 Quick & Easy Family Feast!

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A quick, Chinese-inspired stir-fry featuring chicken, crisp vegetables, and Jasmine rice, glazed in a savory hoisin-soy sauce, perfect for a family-friendly Mulan themed dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse and cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add broccoli and bell pepper; stir-fry 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, then add cornstarch slurry; cook until sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce for 15 minutes for more flavor
  • Cook rice while stir-frying to save time
  • Stir-fry ingredients in a very hot pan to maintain crisp-tender vegetables
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
  • Diet: Dairy-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 64 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg
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