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Sweet Soy Garlic Chicken and Rice

This dish features cooked chicken coated in a sticky, sweet soy glaze served over fluffy rice. It involves simmering the chicken with garlic and soy until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat and rice, resulting in a flavorful, slightly caramelized final texture. The appearance is characterized by glossy, caramelized chicken pieces nestled against individual grains of rice coated with the savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white rice rinsed
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce preferably dark soy for richer color
  • 2 tablespoons honey for sweetness and glaze
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • water for cooking rice

Equipment

  • Kitchen knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Rice cooker or pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice: In a rice cooker or pot, add rinsed rice with water according to your rice cooker instructions or a 1:2 rice-to-water ratio. Cover and cook until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife and cutting board.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and wait until shimmering. Add chicken pieces to the skillet, spreading them out into a single layer. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 cups white rice
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken. Stir constantly and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
    2 cups white rice
  5. Pour in soy sauce and honey over the chicken and garlic. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet to incorporate all flavors.
    2 cups white rice
  6. Serve the glazed chicken over the freshly cooked rice, spooning the sticky sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.