Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice

Welcome to my new series – Realistic Dinners, featuring groceries I have in the fridge.

For the first episode, we will make Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice. This Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice turned out so delicious that I had to write a dedicated blog post so you can give it a try!

The chicken was flavourful and juicy, and the rice soaked up all the delicious chicken oil and seasoning.

Seriously, Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice is the definition of the perfect bite! 

All you need is a few simple seasonings that you likely already have at home to make Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice.

CHICKEN 

I am using boneless chicken thigh with the skin on. Believe it or not, it is super easy to de-bone a chicken thigh at home. I have a youtube video sharing how to do it, an extra 5 minutes and it will make a world of difference. Without the chicken bone, the chicken will cook much faster and evenly! 

To season, I season with salt and pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, and olive oil. You can use any seasoning you like or have in the pantry. 

RICE 

When it comes to making one-pot chicken and rice, I find that basmati rice is the most beginner friendly and fail-proof.

Compared to Sushi Rice and short-grain rice, Basmati rice cooks quickly, and the grains don’t break as easily. Therefore, you don’t need to soak the rice to achieve fluffy and flavorful rice.

If you are using short-grain sushi rice, soak the rice for 20 minutes before cooking, and if you are using brown rice, soak the rice for 1 hour before cooking. 

GINGER & SCALLION SAUCE 

The highlight of my Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice is, for sure, the delicious savory sauce.

Inspired by the sauce you find for Hainan chicken, this ginger and scallion sauce is super delicious and packed with umami flavors. All you need is ginger, scallion, garlic, sesame oil, salt, and a hot pot. This sauce seriously tastes good with EVERYTHING! 

Let me know if you enjoyed my Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice recipe, and if you want to see more recipes for my realistic dinner series!  

If you are looking for more ONE POT dinners, check out some of my go-to recipes that you will LOVE! 

• Sweet and Sour Garlic Short Ribs
• Creamy Coconut Chicken
• Asian Honey Garlic Potatoes
• EXTRA CREAMY Japanese Chicken Curry

Ingredients 

CHICKEN 

• 4 pieces of chicken thigh, skin on boneless 
• 0.5 tablespoon paprika 
• 0.25 tablespoon cumin 
• 0.25 tablespoon turmeric 
• 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to season 
• 2 tablespoon olive oil 

RICE

• 1 cup rice 
• 1.5 cups water or chicken stock 
• 1 bay leaf  

SAUCE 

• 2 green onions, chopped 
• 1.5 tablespoon ginger, grated 
• 3 cloves garlic, grated 
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2-3 tablespoon oil 

1. Marinate the chicken thigh with paprika, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Massage well. 
2. In a pan, turn the heat to medium-high, and add the chicken thigh, skin side facing down, for 3 minutes. Flip and pan-fry for another 1 minute. Remove and set aside. 
3. In the same pan, add in rice, and pan-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the rice soaks up all the oil and sauce. Add back in the chicken, skin side facing up, pour in the stock and add in the bay leaf. 
4. Once simmering, put the lid on and turn the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, remove from heat, and let it rest with the lid on for another 10 minutes. 
5. While waiting, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, add green onion, grated ginger, grated garlic, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Pour on hot oil and mix well. 
6. Fluff up the rice, drizzle on the sauce, and enjoy! 

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Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice

Scallion Ginger Chicken and Rice turned out so delicious that I had to write a dedicated blog post so you can give it a try! The chicken was flavourful and juicy, and the rice soaked up all the delicious chicken oil and seasoning.

Prep Time10 mins

Active Time30 mins

Keyword: asian dinner, Asian Recipe Easy, chicken, chicken and rice, Chicken Recipe, easy dinner, Easy Recipes, ginger, One Pot Dinner, one pot recipe, rice, rice recipes, scallion

Materials

• Ingredients

CHICKEN

• 4 pieces of chicken thigh skin on boneless
• 0.5 tablespoon paprika
• 0.25 tablespoon cumin
• 0.25 tablespoon turmeric
• 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to season
• 2 tablespoon olive oil

RICE

• 1 cup rice
• 1.5 cups water or chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf

SAUCE

• 2 green onions chopped
• 1.5 tablespoon ginger grated
• 3 cloves garlic grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2-3 tablespoon oil

Instructions

• Marinate the chicken thigh with paprika, cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Massage well.
• In a pan, turn the heat to medium-high, and add the chicken thigh, skin side facing down, for 3 minutes. Flip and pan-fry for another 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, add in rice, and pan-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the rice soaks up all the oil and sauce. Add back in the chicken, skin side facing up, pour in the stock and add in the bay leaf.
• Once simmering, put the lid on and turn the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, remove from heat, and let it rest with the lid on for another 10 minutes.
• While waiting, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, add green onion, grated ginger, grated garlic, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Pour on hot oil and mix well.
• Fluff up the rice, drizzle on the sauce, and enjoy!