Broccoli and Almond Chicken

 This recipe is healthy, easy, gluten free and really good.  Promise - no sarcasm with that statement!

Here is what you will need: 

3 chicken breasts, 4-6 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1 small bag of sliced almonds, 3 cups dry white or brown rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic chopped, red pepper flakes to taste, 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, salt and pepper to taste.  Feeds 4 people

I cut my chicken breasts into strips to get more char on the pieces. It's good to get this going first because it will take the longest. If you don't want to grill it you can cook it however you choose.

Put your water on to boil while the chicken is grilling and flash cook your broccoli.  You don't want it to be soggy and you will 'cook' it again later.  So, once you drop it in the boiling water,  keep it in there for about 30 seconds. (Drain and set aside) Start your rice using the same pot.

Place your almonds evenly on a baking sheet and place in a cool oven.  Start oven to reach 300 degrees and when it reaches that temperature, remove the almonds.  They will be perfectly toasted.

Get your chicken off the grill when it is done and dice.  It can be a little pink as you are going to cook it a little with the other ingredients. Heat your chopped garlic in a pan with olive oil; and when it is tender, add chopped chicken, broccoli and almonds. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss. Then add your seasonings to taste.  The red pepper really adds a great flavor and you would have to use a lot to make it hot.  Serve over rice when heated thoroughly. 

So quick and easy!  Your family is going to love it so much (and you will too) 

In other news, Jennifer Aniston got a bad haircut today.  I can't image her pain.