TERIYAKI CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH CALIFORNIA AVOCADOS & BROWN RICE

Ingredients

• 3.0003 Tbsp. Wok Aromatics (recipe follows)
• 0.750¾ cup Teriyaki Sauce (recipe follows)
• 0.000 Velvet Chicken (recipe follows)
• 4.0004 Tbsp. expeller-pressed canola oil
• 6.0006 oz. baby bok choy, 1/2" pieces
• 4.5004 ½ oz. broccoli florets, 1" pieces
• 4.0004 oz. green beans, 1" pieces
• 3.5003 ½ oz. sugar snap peas, stemmed
• 3.0003 oz. onion, 1/4" thick slices
• 2.5002 ½ cup brown rice, steamed
• 1.0001 Fresh California Avocado*, sliced
• 3.0003 Tbsp. scallion, thinly sliced
• 0.750¾ tsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 0.000 Fresh cilantro sprigs, as needed
• 0.000

  Wok Aromatics (Yield: 1 cup)

• 1.5001 ½ oz. lemongrass, chopped
• 1.5001 ½ oz. ginger, peeled, chopped
• 2.0002 oz. scallion, white part only, chopped
• 0.500½ Tbsp. expeller-pressed canola oil, if needed
• 1.0001 Tbsp. water, if needed
• 1.5001 ½ tsp. sambal oelek
• 0.000

  Teriyaki Sauce (Yield: 2 cups)

• 5.0005 oz. pineapple, peeled, cored, chopped
• 2.0002 oz. Fuji apple, cored, chopped
• 9.5009 ½ oz. low sodium soy sauce
• 3.0003 oz. orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 3.5003 ½ oz. brown sugar
• 1.0001 Tbsp. ginger, peeled, chopped
• 1.0001 Tbsp. scallion, chopped
• 0.000

  Velvet Chicken (Yield: 3/4 cup)

• 1.0001 organic chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1" cubes
• 1.0001 organic egg white
• 1.0001 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 16.00016 oz. expeller-pressed canola oil

Instructions

Wok Aromatics:

1. Combine the lemongrass, ginger, and scallion in a food processor and grind into a smooth paste. Add the canola oil if needed to smooth mixture into a paste. If the mixture seems dry, add the water. Pour mixture into a bowl and fold in the sambal oelek.

Teriyaki Sauce:

1. Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook until all ingredients are tender.
2. Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth, transfer to bowl.

Velvet Chicken:

1. Combine the egg white and cornstarch in a bowl. Add the chicken cubes and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large pot to 275° F. Strain the chicken cubes and add them to the hot oil.
3. Cook until the cubes just begin to turn white, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, separating the pieces if needed. Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels.

To Assemble:

1. Heat a wok or sauté pan over medium high heat. Add 1-2 Tbsp. of the canola oil.
2. Working in 3 batches, add ¼ cup of the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown. Add 1 Tbsp. of the wok aromatics, 1 cup of baby bok choy, 2/3 cup broccoli florets, 1/3 cup green beans, 1/3 cup sugar snap peas, ¼ cup onion and cook until vegetables are al dente and chicken is cooked through. Add ¼ cup of Teriyaki Sauce and reduce slightly.
3. Transfer to a bowl and repeat two more times, wiping out the wok/pan in between batches.
4. Divide rice among serving plates, top with equal portions of the Teriyaki chicken stir fry. Garnish each plate with sliced Fresh California Avocado, sesame seeds, scallions, and a sprig of cilantro.

* A large Fresh California Avocado weighs about 8 oz.