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Ginger Garlic Chicken with Jasmine Rice

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Ginger garlic chicken with jasmine rice recipe image – quick and flavorful chicken dinner
Ginger garlic chicken with jasmine rice recipe image – quick and flavorful chicken dinner
Cris Angus, DCN, MS

Ginger Garlic Chicken with Jasmine Rice

This is a flavorful, healthy dish for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with a salad or vegetables to make a complete meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Oriental
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Jasmine rice (dry, rinsed)
  • 1 lbs Chicken breast (boneless, skinless Cubed
  • 1 tbsp Avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Tamari
  • 2 tbsp Coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
  • 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 2/3 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 1/4 cup Cilanto (fresh, chopped)

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for five to seven minutes or until golden stirring frequently.
  3. Add the tamari, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Stir well. Add the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
  4. Divide the rice evenly between plates. Add the chicken on top and drizzle with the remaining broth found in the pot. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Enjoy!
    Serving size = approximately one small chicken thigh, half of a cup of sauce, and half of a cup of rice.
    Protein 39g, Carbs 36g, Fiber 1g

Notes

This tasty recipe is a great addition to your weeknight routine.  It’s fast, flavorful, and soon to become a family favorite.
Add more flavor with green onions, bean sprouts, carrots, or mushrooms.  The sky is the limit with this recipe.
Serve with a side salad or fresh vegetables like steamed broccoli, spinach, kale, zucchini, or others as desired.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 7 days.  Make extra servings to have tasty leftovers for lunch or another dinner.
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About Dr. Cris

I am a nutritionist (Doctor of Clinical Nutrition) with a passion for creating fast, healthy recipes to inspire at-home meal preparation, designed to improve overall health and well-being.

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