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Brothy Chicken and Rice

This cozy brothy chicken and rice comes together in about 30 minutes and is layered with flavor — crispy garlic and shallots, a miso-ginger broth, juicy chicken thighs and tender bok choy. A nourishing, comforting bowl perfect for cold days.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: asian
Keyword: 30 min meal, asian inspired, cozy
Servings: 3

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated

For the Rice & Broth

  • Cooked white sushi rice or grain of choice
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 4 scallions whites and light greens thinly sliced (greens reserved for garnish)
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce to taste

For the Chicken & Bok Choy

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch for dredging
  • Neutral oil for searing
  • 2 to 3 heads baby bok choy halved or quartered

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Mix soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, grated garlic and grated ginger. Add chicken thighs. Set aside.

Cook the Rice:

  • Prepare sushi rice or your preferred grain.

Crispy Shallot & Garlic:

  • Heat oil in a small pot. Fry sliced shallot and garlic until lightly golden. Remove and set aside. Leave the infused oil in the pot.

Build the Broth:

  • Add scallion whites and minced ginger. Cook 30 seconds. Add chicken stock, miso paste and soy sauce. Simmer on low.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Lightly dredge marinated chicken in cornstarch. Sear in a hot pan with oil until golden and fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.

Sear the Bok Choy:

  • In the same pan, sear bok choy until caramelized and tender.

Assemble:

  • Add rice to bowls. Top with sliced chicken and bok choy. Ladle broth around it. Garnish with crispy shallots, crispy garlic and scallion greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1875mg | Potassium: 2391mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 25193IU | Vitamin C: 258mg | Calcium: 637mg | Iron: 7mg
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