Chicken Ginger Rice
Chicken Ginger Rice is a flavorful, comforting one-pot meal combining tender chicken, aromatic ginger, and fluffy rice for an easy and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until they start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and toast with the chicken and aromatics for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce. Stir to combine, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, stir in a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil before serving or serve with a side of steamed vegetables.
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