Asian Omni-Protein Bowl

Delicious!

PROTEIN

sliced chicken breasts and/or tofu

1 stalk lemongrass, grated on a microplane grater
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped or minced
2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp soy sauce (all purpose or light, NOT dark soy)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil

1/4 c. sesame seeds

BOWL
Broccoli, chopped into florets and cooked until al dente
Snap peas, sliced
Carrots, julienned
Cucumbers, thinly sliced
Onions, thinly sliced
Red cabbage, thinly sliced
Beets (optional)
Broccoli stems, sliced (optional)
White rice

Oil
Peanut sauce

1. Make the marinade by combining the grated lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Marinate the chicken and/or tofu for 45 mins or more. 
2. Spread sesame seeds on a plate. Coat chicken and/or tofu with sesame seeds.
3. Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in a saute pan(s).
4. Cook tofu/chicken on both sides, so each side is golden but not burnt.
5. Remove from the pan.
6. Slice chicken into pieces. 
7. Make a bowl with veggies and rice. Add protein of choice. Drizzle peanut sauce over the bowl.