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One Pot Chinese Chicken and Rice

A quick and easy one pot dish featuring juicy chicken thighs and flavorful rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs Can also use chicken drumsticks or breast.
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine) Rinsed.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 inch fresh ginger Minced or grated.
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil For flavor.
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water Barely cover the rice.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup frozen peas Add toward the end of cooking.
  • 2 stalks green onions Sliced, for garnish.
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Brown the chicken thighs in the pot until they are golden.
  2. Add the rinsed rice and swirl it in the pan juices.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and enough broth to barely cover the ingredients.
  4. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on low heat without peeking.
  5. When the rice is almost done, add the peas or green onions on top to steam.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Notes

For best results, don't skip browning the chicken. Adjust the sauce quantity to taste as it's flexible. Leftovers taste even better!