One pan ginger chicken and rice

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4.7

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    495 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian

One pan ginger chicken and rice

Easy, aromatic and perfect for dinner. This easy ginger chicken and rice recipe served with simple soy dressing is a weeknight dinner dream.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp sea salt flaky
  • 1 tsp black pepper cracked
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 2 tsp ginger crushed
  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups water

For the soy dressing

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

For serving

  • cucumber sliced
  • cilantro fresh, aka coriander
  • mint fresh

Instructions

  1. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place a large, deep pan over medium heat, add a splash of oil and add the chicken thighs, skin-side down.
  3. Allow to brown for 5-7 minutes until deep golden brown. Carefully turn over and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. 
  4. In the same pan, add the ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat the rice in the oil.
  5. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice then cover and allow to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the water has been absorbed and the rice and chicken are fully cooked. 
  6. Combine the soy sauce and rice vinegar and set aside. 
  7. Serve the ginger chicken and rice with sliced cucumber and fresh herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the chicken and rice. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 1738mg (72%) Potassium 454mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 27IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1738mg 72%
Potassium 454mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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