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Ginger Soy Chicken over Jasmine Rice

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Dinner for the family is fast, simple, and delicious with Ginger Soy Chicken over Jasmine Rice. It will have you all together in no time!

Garlic Soy Chicken sliced in bowl with white rice

If you are looking for an easy dinner during this busy holiday season, this Ginger Soy Chicken over Minute® Instant Jasmine Rice will be perfect!

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ingredients to make ginger chicken

Marinate the chicken thighs for at least half an hour. I made the chicken the night before and let the ingredients marinate in the refrigerator.

ingredients for marinade

The ginger flavor is so delicious. The addition of scallions and sesame seeds makes it look like this a fine dining entree.

whisk marinade ingredients together in a bowl

The fresh flavors of garlic and ginger make this chicken dish over-the-top delicious with just a few fresh and delicious ingredients. I use light soy sauce and fresh chopped garlic.

place marinade over chicken store in refrigerator

Minute Instant Jasmine Rice has a soft and fluffy texture with a buttery flavor. You can add an additional flair to your meals when you serve Minute Instant Jasmine Rice.

We all know that Minute Rice is convenient, simple, and fluffy rice, but now includes a triple whammy~ it’s fast, fragrant, and very flavorful.

Being a home cook, I love that I can get great flavor in less amount of time. Minute Jasmine is ready in 5 minutes! How great is that?

cooked jasmine rice in a pot with wooden spoon

This time of year, everyone is looking for simple and quick meals. I can help you with that!

Try the new Jasmine rice is star rice with its delicious texture and flavor. Comfort food at its best! I love that it is ready in 5 minutes! You will add an international flair to your weeknight meal!

cooking chicken in a skillet

Everyone gets in a food rut! I can help you with a new dinner choice! My family loves the chicken and rice combo more than any other dinner choice, so I knew that they would go crazy for this fast, simple and delicious Ginger Soy Chicken over Jasmine Rice.

chicken and rice ready to eat sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds

Make it soon for your family, it will have you all together in no time! Minute Rice makes meals quick and enjoyable so you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying! That’s my kind of cooking! If you have been following my blog for the last 8 years, you know that I love easy and delicious recipes! I’m so excited to include this one and share it with you.

chicken

The flavors will have your family begging for more! The ginger, garlic, and jasmine rice are aromatic ingredients, so when my kids walked into the kitchen, they were so excited for dinner. It smells amazingly delicious!

tender juicy slices of marinated chicken served over rice

pin ginger soy chicken over rice

Ginger Soy Chicken over Jasmine Rice
Yield: 8 servings

Ginger Soy Chicken over Jasmine Rice

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Dinner for the family is fast, simple and delicious with Ginger Soy Chicken over Jasmine Rice. It will have you all together in no time!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Minute® Instant Jasmine Rice
  • Marinade:
  • 3 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • pepper
  • Chicken:
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • Garnishes:
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook Minute Instant Jasmine Rice according to instructions on box.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk ingredients for marinade.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag or shallow dish, cover with marinade.
  4. Refrigerate for at least a half hour and up to a day.
  5. After the chicken has marinated, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 Tablespoon cooking oil.
  6. Swirl the pan so that it is coated with oil.
  7. Add 4 pieces of chicken and cook until brown on both sides and cooked through.
  8. Place the cooked chicken on a clean plate. Cook the next 4 pieces in the skillet.
  9. When all the chicken is finished cooking, pour marinade into the skillet and let come to a boil. Whisk marinade as it boils, continue until it cooks into a thick glaze.
  10. Turn the heat off and return the chicken to the skillet.
  11. Using a spoon, dredge the chicken with the thick sauce.
  12. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
  13. Place over rice.
  14. Serve immediately.

© Moore or Less Cooking

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving Calories 239Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 137mgSodium 609mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 0gSugar 6gProtein 28g

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Fern

Wednesday 25th of August 2021

Can't wait to try your "Ginger Soy Chicken Over Jasmine Rice" - it sounds so yummy!

Miz Helen

Tuesday 8th of January 2019

Your Ginger soy Chicken over Jasmine Rice looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Miz Helen

Nettie

Wednesday 16th of January 2019

Thank you for stopping by Miz Helen, have a wonderful week.

Nettie

Michaela Forde

Wednesday 2nd of January 2019

This sounds so yummy! I’m so excited to have a new chicken thigh dish to cook (I love everything with ginger!). Looking forward to seeing more recipes with minute rice!

Nettie

Thursday 3rd of January 2019

Thank you Michaela! So happy that you stopped by! Hope you get a chance to make it! Nettie

Bzack123

Wednesday 2nd of January 2019

Thank you for the recipe! This is a perfect meal for long days of surfing.. also my girlfriend has celiac disease so this is something that we both can enjoy! Can’t wait for you next post :)

Nettie

Thursday 3rd of January 2019

Thank you B Zack, hope you get a chance to make it! Have fun surfing! Nettie

Lily goodale

Wednesday 2nd of January 2019

Love these recipes. Please keep them coming

Nettie

Thursday 3rd of January 2019

Thank you Lily for stopping by! Nettie

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