Chicken Rice
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken served on fragrant rice, perfect for family dinners.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 whole chicken about 3-4 lbs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cucumber sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the rinsed rice and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil for the chicken.
- Add the whole chicken, ginger, and garlic to the boiling water.
- Simmer for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest before slicing.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Serve the sliced chicken over the rice, garnished with cucumber and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g