Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Broccoli Rice

Name: Soy-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Broccoli Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless (1 lb) chicken thighs; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp, grated ginger; 1 clove, minced garlic; 2 cups, cooked brown rice; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds

Chicken thighs coated in a savory-sweet soy-ginger glaze, served over fluffy brown rice with tender broccoli for a balanced, flavorful meal.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Asian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (1 lb) chicken thighs
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp, grated ginger
1 clove, minced garlic
2 cups, cooked brown rice
2 cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl.
Step 2: Pat chicken dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add broccoli florets to the skillet with 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Stir in 1/2 cup of the soy-ginger sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then stir into skillet. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens. Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and serve over cooked brown rice, garnished with sesame seeds.