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Delicious soy sauce chicken served on rice, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Easy Soy Sauce Chicken with Rice

A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken marinated in soy sauce, served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
For the rice
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
For garnish
  • 1 bunch Green onions, chopped
  • to taste optional Sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well and pour half of the sauce over the chicken pieces in a separate bowl. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Pour the remaining marinade over the cooked chicken and allow it to simmer briefly to thicken slightly.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken over a bed of rice, garnishing it with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers; chicken lasts for up to 3 days, rice for 2-3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or stovetop. Marinate chicken longer for maximum flavor and rinse rice for fluffier outcome.
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